tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41748424087276035372018-12-18T01:33:14.544-08:00FARMHOUSE 5540Renovating, decorating and creating in an 1867 Pennsylvania farmhouse.Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-5202680032238189432018-12-13T13:28:00.003-08:002018-12-14T13:46:49.874-08:00Farmhouse Christmas 2018 - Pretty Simple <br />Hello friends! I just wanted to share with you some of our farmhouse this Christmas! I am so excited because this year we have not one but three real Christmas trees in the house! I have always wanted to fill our farmhouse with real trees and this year it finally happened. As always I have kept things pretty simple for the holidays...using mostly hand made items and natural elements.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2WT51k3kHvQ/XA8wcDjJTHI/AAAAAAAAMBs/vHvj16Mg8b06QQUwqKI3e60e8wyfF7dswCLcBGAs/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2WT51k3kHvQ/XA8wcDjJTHI/AAAAAAAAMBs/vHvj16Mg8b06QQUwqKI3e60e8wyfF7dswCLcBGAs/s640/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />We always put a real tree that the kids decorate in the family room but this year we have real trees in the dining room as well! &nbsp;Maybe next year I’ll get one for the living room?! Better not push my luck right?! We bought this little table top tree for our booth at Vintage Market Days Nashville and brought it back home with us. I knew it would be just perfect in our dining room and it fits perfectly in an old chamber pot (also how I had it displayed at the show). We had such a wonderful time in Nashville, it was so fun to be vendors at another Vintage Market Days show and we loved getting to see some of beautiful Nashville and eating at some of its yummy restaurants. Another bonus was getting to meet so many of you that made it there to see us! Meeting my followers means the world to me and reminds me that keeping up with the blog is important!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aXfQ_zu2Ip8/XA8wefj0r8I/AAAAAAAAMBw/IK53ftu5ckAg4jKa1hYhh87af5DgpV7XwCLcBGAs/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aXfQ_zu2Ip8/XA8wefj0r8I/AAAAAAAAMBw/IK53ftu5ckAg4jKa1hYhh87af5DgpV7XwCLcBGAs/s640/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_6B0Dx4RkU/XA8y9R2LUVI/AAAAAAAAMCA/3ixBSlk6uXsJd9cFWslY6nIG6O_85QwfQCLcBGAs/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_6B0Dx4RkU/XA8y9R2LUVI/AAAAAAAAMCA/3ixBSlk6uXsJd9cFWslY6nIG6O_85QwfQCLcBGAs/s640/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B16.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The bigger tree on the other side of the room is also from Nashville, we had it inside a giant French<br />armoire there. It looked beautiful and it looks just as beautiful here in our dining room sitting area. Who would think something as simple as a cut tree could make a room so cozy. I kept it simple with just lights and added antique French ticking around the bottom. I love coming down the steps in the morning and walking into this light filled room and I love equally the way it looks at night with just the tree lit.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6bfhwkj8H2k/XA8izWaBggI/AAAAAAAAMBg/MlQnvI8H_1MoyPZIwfDfnqY2kGjQGkTVgCLcBGAs/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B1%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6bfhwkj8H2k/XA8izWaBggI/AAAAAAAAMBg/MlQnvI8H_1MoyPZIwfDfnqY2kGjQGkTVgCLcBGAs/s640/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B1%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The candelabra is one of my purchases from Vintage Market Days. Like most shows I do I didn't have much time to walk around but I was able to find a little bit of time at the end of each day to shop. I have been looking for a candelabra like this for a long time so I was so excited to spot this one.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CEEnKUM_p1I/XBG1w_QWVzI/AAAAAAAAMCg/dno9LPXovqou_MCBxP_CqpiW-Pcs0zIUACLcBGAs/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CEEnKUM_p1I/XBG1w_QWVzI/AAAAAAAAMCg/dno9LPXovqou_MCBxP_CqpiW-Pcs0zIUACLcBGAs/s640/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B2%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />This adorable pine cone wreath is also a Nashville purchase from The Cotton Shed...their both was amazing and so inspiring. I love the inspiration I get when I do small curated shows...there is always something to be learned in this business.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KuFdqnyRHRY/XBG24yCVwKI/AAAAAAAAMCs/-fVbw_gRuTYoszyocDccRJ33L3ijdn-ZwCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2018%2B19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KuFdqnyRHRY/XBG24yCVwKI/AAAAAAAAMCs/-fVbw_gRuTYoszyocDccRJ33L3ijdn-ZwCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2018%2B19.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7s4poK8AD38/XBG3Qur1O0I/AAAAAAAAMC0/gmUHCikigPMph3fvDl3QhNnEn7BRpw4igCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2018%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7s4poK8AD38/XBG3Qur1O0I/AAAAAAAAMC0/gmUHCikigPMph3fvDl3QhNnEn7BRpw4igCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2018%2B5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wrWWPopOWes/XBG3Rz0ARZI/AAAAAAAAMC4/lzwU6lIuZIkR_Oo2GESA1-UmNvybkKuCgCLcBGAs/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B4%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wrWWPopOWes/XBG3Rz0ARZI/AAAAAAAAMC4/lzwU6lIuZIkR_Oo2GESA1-UmNvybkKuCgCLcBGAs/s640/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B4%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Each year I get out less and less of my Christmas decor from the attic. I know you guys have heard me say it a million times but this time of&nbsp; year I am ready for peacefulness and calm in the house, even more than usual. I think our busy schedule has caught up with me by this time of year and I just really want to spend my time with my family not fussing with garland and decorations. I just spent the last week deep cleaning our house and getting rid of stuff so it seemed counter-intuitive to clutter it up again with Christmas decor. However, one thing I will definitely always get out every Christmas are these beautiful stockings that I bought last year from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/1871Farmhouse?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank">1871 Farmhouse</a>. I even hung them in the exact same place I did last year....why mess with a good thing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eA6YQcnCpSg/XBG3tMjAojI/AAAAAAAAMDE/kZkLr5i6wfk18_HjcUSDIWTHqzQZg5w2gCLcBGAs/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eA6YQcnCpSg/XBG3tMjAojI/AAAAAAAAMDE/kZkLr5i6wfk18_HjcUSDIWTHqzQZg5w2gCLcBGAs/s640/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B6.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-or2tPpP9teQ/XBG3w1zs3JI/AAAAAAAAMDI/w4ZJu7Vb11ArwPkmVPSW4N0hp5Mfk_qFgCLcBGAs/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-or2tPpP9teQ/XBG3w1zs3JI/AAAAAAAAMDI/w4ZJu7Vb11ArwPkmVPSW4N0hp5Mfk_qFgCLcBGAs/s640/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WgTQQm25xdI/XBG3xgy773I/AAAAAAAAMDM/7oSVM0PZGhcP0Dx7OORx6toH2C4PdBElACLcBGAs/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WgTQQm25xdI/XBG3xgy773I/AAAAAAAAMDM/7oSVM0PZGhcP0Dx7OORx6toH2C4PdBElACLcBGAs/s640/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B9.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HZ4khzBoVLo/XBG4ON0_IfI/AAAAAAAAMDY/UYvDRj8YyGsAq2ef7nL83dEbQfrlxcvRQCLcBGAs/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HZ4khzBoVLo/XBG4ON0_IfI/AAAAAAAAMDY/UYvDRj8YyGsAq2ef7nL83dEbQfrlxcvRQCLcBGAs/s640/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B11.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7VJP7iAI3fM/XBG4R0tqzbI/AAAAAAAAMDc/_Px4Zgfj_CMjKrJvpZAHzj-cjFzeP46iwCLcBGAs/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7VJP7iAI3fM/XBG4R0tqzbI/AAAAAAAAMDc/_Px4Zgfj_CMjKrJvpZAHzj-cjFzeP46iwCLcBGAs/s640/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Another reason I am keeping the house really simple this year is because I have been exerting all of my Christmas ideas and energy on the shop...which has been going so well you guys! I am still in quite a bit of shock over it all and love spending my days creating displays and talking with my wonderful customers.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j1jQxhidTTI/XBHH8wXZNxI/AAAAAAAAMD4/baDeWDeTLzA7DQDNw_9gQjdGKfROtTQTQCLcBGAs/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j1jQxhidTTI/XBHH8wXZNxI/AAAAAAAAMD4/baDeWDeTLzA7DQDNw_9gQjdGKfROtTQTQCLcBGAs/s640/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B22.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DlOEZVV_Q4k/XA83DfouvcI/AAAAAAAAMCM/tyOvMvftKocclZXHWhlWMrYratCxJsAsgCLcBGAs/s1600/CHRISTMAS%2B2018%2B18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br />The cold weather and snow always gets me in cleaning/rearranging/make things cozy mode and so I have been doing just that. I moved the big card catalog that my Dad gave me out of the dining room (I will share where I put it in another post) as I was wanting something with more height to hold some of my ironstone. Then I remembered that I had just bought this beautiful hutch top from my friend Kristin. I had been planning on using it for a display at the shop but when I went out to look at it in the garage where it was patiently waiting I knew it would be just perfect for the dining room.<br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zdwe-lWPU8w/W-zeYqhl2SI/AAAAAAAAL_0/FzPtiORAFZoVeSpE326XHhnjzx68lny9QCLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zdwe-lWPU8w/W-zeYqhl2SI/AAAAAAAAL_0/FzPtiORAFZoVeSpE326XHhnjzx68lny9QCLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B20.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I painted the outside Behr's Cottage White and left the inside the original paint. I love the way it turned out and it is the perfect size for some of my bigger ironstone bowls.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k7bSPkyMk2k/W-xrVH0UG9I/AAAAAAAAL-4/9bK4e3r3a9c27Hgn7KKLs6W2SGGXIBn5wCLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k7bSPkyMk2k/W-xrVH0UG9I/AAAAAAAAL-4/9bK4e3r3a9c27Hgn7KKLs6W2SGGXIBn5wCLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B17.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />You would never believe with all of the sun that pours into these windows in the morning that it was so bitter cold out there!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KhWuL0BN_eQ/W-OWoFOG6VI/AAAAAAAAL8g/IyPupFBRp34iC0rhwioNX5tN1Lojz-gqACLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KhWuL0BN_eQ/W-OWoFOG6VI/AAAAAAAAL8g/IyPupFBRp34iC0rhwioNX5tN1Lojz-gqACLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B9.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lrooHhO8kOE/W-OVO6vBiiI/AAAAAAAAL8U/BTyc3kk9TxYjT6KLa4ukFxWkBrh_jbkrgCLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lrooHhO8kOE/W-OVO6vBiiI/AAAAAAAAL8U/BTyc3kk9TxYjT6KLa4ukFxWkBrh_jbkrgCLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vSI87e_T23I/W-OSb-X4a7I/AAAAAAAAL78/rWayYYyKmrYSZ8-KNsFpb5kAstMloKonQCLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vSI87e_T23I/W-OSb-X4a7I/AAAAAAAAL78/rWayYYyKmrYSZ8-KNsFpb5kAstMloKonQCLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9_gs4lynx7g/W-OJ18UjrkI/AAAAAAAAL7Q/MxCGkud8lTsOpfTal9TwdLPeq9sgLz21QCLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9_gs4lynx7g/W-OJ18UjrkI/AAAAAAAAL7Q/MxCGkud8lTsOpfTal9TwdLPeq9sgLz21QCLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3fDH_zFSbZ4/W-OKvYxyVUI/AAAAAAAAL7c/OEHn2cWJRnMVh_SP3WgOHml9vkbK77kNgCLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3fDH_zFSbZ4/W-OKvYxyVUI/AAAAAAAAL7c/OEHn2cWJRnMVh_SP3WgOHml9vkbK77kNgCLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B2%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kX8WpgSryjs/W-ONbSQa2eI/AAAAAAAAL7w/SQTI4XgVkaoEOy8sery1OZc5_TznfPvTACLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B4%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kX8WpgSryjs/W-ONbSQa2eI/AAAAAAAAL7w/SQTI4XgVkaoEOy8sery1OZc5_TznfPvTACLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B4%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PX8zdKQ_Ruk/W-yHzBWz99I/AAAAAAAAL_E/-yPnMTUVQ4wVofkPxF619lh3i-yRL6yFwCLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PX8zdKQ_Ruk/W-yHzBWz99I/AAAAAAAAL_E/-yPnMTUVQ4wVofkPxF619lh3i-yRL6yFwCLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B23.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />I am loving the new vintage style dish rack that I recently got from&nbsp;<a href="http://farmhousewares.com/" target="_blank">farmhousewares.com</a>. With all of the baking that I do this time of year it really has been coming in handy! I love that I can have stuff drying on the top and on the bottom.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kL-_bv6gBmc/W-zXaFvZqRI/AAAAAAAAL_Y/4o-d9st_8zQQrF_3jOgFAvtqCVA29b_UwCLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kL-_bv6gBmc/W-zXaFvZqRI/AAAAAAAAL_Y/4o-d9st_8zQQrF_3jOgFAvtqCVA29b_UwCLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B21.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MvZA0scNIuY/W-zW0boH9iI/AAAAAAAAL_Q/vsBZRdqJdzAdZ26wE3AVM2Q-6PTBfGLUQCLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MvZA0scNIuY/W-zW0boH9iI/AAAAAAAAL_Q/vsBZRdqJdzAdZ26wE3AVM2Q-6PTBfGLUQCLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B22.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7G-BPwrk_zQ/W-zhdnzRV3I/AAAAAAAAMAA/WkxAy5kcr8wYOUgK3NBJW1jmnooohxdeQCLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7G-BPwrk_zQ/W-zhdnzRV3I/AAAAAAAAMAA/WkxAy5kcr8wYOUgK3NBJW1jmnooohxdeQCLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />In the master bedroom I added a down comforter to the end of the bed (a must this time of year) and a soft monogrammed grain sack over a king size down pillow to cozy it up. It sure is hard to get out from under that down comforter on these cold mornings though! The rug on the floor helps with that a little bit... keeping my feet off of the cold ground until I get my slippers on.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hlC_Ccrlfdc/W-OePuujr-I/AAAAAAAAL84/1vI3ZwIkGxQPJVVqhK0KjLpMAxxXxrGugCLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hlC_Ccrlfdc/W-OePuujr-I/AAAAAAAAL84/1vI3ZwIkGxQPJVVqhK0KjLpMAxxXxrGugCLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_Hptx1W7pU/W-Oe_OxGjWI/AAAAAAAAL9E/hzHGh55FAkUHsHi_fLWEi_DuO9ojCZBBQCLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_Hptx1W7pU/W-Oe_OxGjWI/AAAAAAAAL9E/hzHGh55FAkUHsHi_fLWEi_DuO9ojCZBBQCLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xrjEXvfSIHA/W-OoSh0itDI/AAAAAAAAL-M/lsXDzMWZmUwoaOp8KKtcath6eTK-SL7HACLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xrjEXvfSIHA/W-OoSh0itDI/AAAAAAAAL-M/lsXDzMWZmUwoaOp8KKtcath6eTK-SL7HACLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B19.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I hope this post finds you well and that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving if you live in America!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B-fr81coaig/W-8w5_czcSI/AAAAAAAAMAg/h430Nu50UPEkPI121e6IFsRHn4jt6Jo2gCLcBGAs/s1600/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B-fr81coaig/W-8w5_czcSI/AAAAAAAAMAg/h430Nu50UPEkPI121e6IFsRHn4jt6Jo2gCLcBGAs/s640/Warming%2BThings%2BUp%2B30.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />And don't forget our shop Christmas Open House is Saturday November 24th from 11 to 5! The link to our shop website is in the sidebar and it has the shop address and regular hours information!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5DzKDobHoZg/W-zxDWRH7VI/AAAAAAAAMAM/7bksWd9WyxU_XIq6y56mPFsiRSqSlpIlwCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2BOpen%2BHouse%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5DzKDobHoZg/W-zxDWRH7VI/AAAAAAAAMAM/7bksWd9WyxU_XIq6y56mPFsiRSqSlpIlwCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2BOpen%2BHouse%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-21606809357097815082018-11-05T19:47:00.003-08:002018-11-06T06:42:29.538-08:00Farmhouse Supply Opens and Is On The News! <br />Well you guys the last month has been an absolute dream come true for me!!! The grand opening of our shop on October 13th was a huge success and from that day on I have had to pinch myself every time I get there and turn this OPEN sign around. I just truly can't believe it. A year ago if you had told me any of this I would have never believed you.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ld8NBqNkO_0/W-DyWRucnBI/AAAAAAAAL4s/q1r5PX-IQ8050tKKA2IJRNp011ABXw45gCLcBGAs/s1600/Grand%2BOpening%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ld8NBqNkO_0/W-DyWRucnBI/AAAAAAAAL4s/q1r5PX-IQ8050tKKA2IJRNp011ABXw45gCLcBGAs/s640/Grand%2BOpening%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />I am so thankful to my hard working and supportive family for helping me reach this life goal of mine.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Beximy4N3zw/W-D8tym3TVI/AAAAAAAAL5w/4Oal5bRuMasJCF1NEQQQ2DDFYo3p7bXagCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2BOpening%2B5%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Beximy4N3zw/W-D8tym3TVI/AAAAAAAAL5w/4Oal5bRuMasJCF1NEQQQ2DDFYo3p7bXagCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2BOpening%2B5%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />So many of you have driven many miles to come visit the shop in the short amount of time we have been open and that means the world to me. Equally heart warming is the amount of amazing feedback we have been getting from the community. The many people coming in to share their stories and what they know about this historic building are blown away by what we have done inside to restore it back to what it would have looked like originally. So many of them think that it is the original counter and everything...that makes me think we must have done a good job!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sQiGjbCDZ_E/W-EClHRshCI/AAAAAAAAL6Q/6c0nuLYYRXcBK_w0Q_0P-c52mRsYppvpgCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2BOpening%2B8%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sQiGjbCDZ_E/W-EClHRshCI/AAAAAAAAL6Q/6c0nuLYYRXcBK_w0Q_0P-c52mRsYppvpgCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2BOpening%2B8%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MGACVCr6YpU/W-D2valDK9I/AAAAAAAAL5Q/g2i1olU8eYMHApH3BNaqjNzkXuVf9IkewCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2BOpening%2B2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MGACVCr6YpU/W-D2valDK9I/AAAAAAAAL5Q/g2i1olU8eYMHApH3BNaqjNzkXuVf9IkewCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2BOpening%2B2%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I have been thoroughly enjoying working on all of the displays and moving things around as stuff sells....I lay in bed at night my head swirling with ideas and I can't tell you how good it feels after a year filled with a lot of tears and depression to finally have a place to make all of these ideas come to life.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7yGfWEZz2g4/W-D3Ur42W0I/AAAAAAAAL5Y/tp4QymQ48xYnTe_fsLgRvB6pkeatfUS0gCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2BOpening%2B3%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7yGfWEZz2g4/W-D3Ur42W0I/AAAAAAAAL5Y/tp4QymQ48xYnTe_fsLgRvB6pkeatfUS0gCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2BOpening%2B3%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MWOX-2FBBqs/W-EFsry_WuI/AAAAAAAAL6c/EwqaYWGY500vNMWY2f31uJCnKvJzALP6QCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2BOpening%2B9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MWOX-2FBBqs/W-EFsry_WuI/AAAAAAAAL6c/EwqaYWGY500vNMWY2f31uJCnKvJzALP6QCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2BOpening%2B9.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I also have a list about a mile long of the things people have come in and asked me to find for them! What a lucky gal I am! I have dreamed of this all for so long and I have to admit it feels amazing to actually be doing it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4InWDDRlEoQ/W-D44HYd8kI/AAAAAAAAL5k/KZBs2Q2z7QwSFdKkMcFlo1tNTmbnumT8QCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2BOpening%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4InWDDRlEoQ/W-D44HYd8kI/AAAAAAAAL5k/KZBs2Q2z7QwSFdKkMcFlo1tNTmbnumT8QCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2BOpening%2B3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5zcgc3ZTiHA/W-EBQ7hzP-I/AAAAAAAAL58/8q9pX7XTb703nLVee6DWTf85V2ClaNHxgCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2BOpening%2B7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5zcgc3ZTiHA/W-EBQ7hzP-I/AAAAAAAAL58/8q9pX7XTb703nLVee6DWTf85V2ClaNHxgCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2BOpening%2B7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I was pleasantly surprised last week by the local news calling and saying they wanted to do a follow up story on us! They came out that afternoon and the news story actually aired this evening while I was writing up this post! If you would like to see the story and some more of the shop here is the link to the story&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.erienewsnow.com/story/39421046/linesville-retailer-opens-following-removal-of-massive-beehives" target="_blank">http://www.erienewsnow.com/story/39421046/linesville-retailer-opens-following-removal-of-massive-beehives</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j6oySSES5EE/W-EVt27F08I/AAAAAAAAL68/VLH2HrROOqgfRrhCuxw8CjEnwKxHwHoDACLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2BOpening%2B12%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j6oySSES5EE/W-EVt27F08I/AAAAAAAAL68/VLH2HrROOqgfRrhCuxw8CjEnwKxHwHoDACLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2BOpening%2B12%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wfpRmpFUEf8/W-EBSWwdotI/AAAAAAAAL6A/0R5AAFJgOr84Up5cA_pem_ZNtVrwQUE-gCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2BOpening%2B6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wfpRmpFUEf8/W-EBSWwdotI/AAAAAAAAL6A/0R5AAFJgOr84Up5cA_pem_ZNtVrwQUE-gCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2BOpening%2B6.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Our next big event at the shop will be our Christmas Open House on Small Business Saturday November 24th from 11 to 5! We will have refreshments, snacks, cookies and Christmas goodies galore! For more information such as address and hours please visit our website&nbsp;<a href="http://farmhousesupply.net/" target="_blank">farmhousesupply.net</a>&nbsp;or our Facebook page!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZylwNcZdlWk/W-EG_GHjdKI/AAAAAAAAL6o/M2XM9fh7kisZmCxxFmk-E48FASZBsWuJwCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2BOpening%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZylwNcZdlWk/W-EG_GHjdKI/AAAAAAAAL6o/M2XM9fh7kisZmCxxFmk-E48FASZBsWuJwCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2BOpening%2B10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />And don't forget if you live in the Nashville area we will be at&nbsp;<a href="http://vintagemarketdays.com/market/nashville/index.php" target="_blank">Vintage Market Days Nashville</a>&nbsp;November 30, December 1 and 2nd! I hope to see some of you there! Many thanks to all of you that have been following along for so long now, I know you know how much all this means to me!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QnQlDMfUieI/W-CrBDwWgjI/AAAAAAAAL4g/scXy5k_hEh0vp4lvdO_7rXxyuXhkIJ5EgCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2B1%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QnQlDMfUieI/W-CrBDwWgjI/AAAAAAAAL4g/scXy5k_hEh0vp4lvdO_7rXxyuXhkIJ5EgCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2B1%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-54328298718774846962018-10-01T20:29:00.001-07:002018-10-04T07:38:40.192-07:00Springfield Recap and Shop Pictures <br />Wow you guys time has been flying by...more so than ever!!! I guess because we have been spending every minute working to get the shop ready. I wanted to share some of what we have been working on at the shop but first I thought I would share some of our booth from the Springfield Extravaganza this year.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-loWwGe4z1f4/W6zzkHAYazI/AAAAAAAAL0k/WhR1x8u6n6IhQyhw4eHUYBzUbjtqqbyXwCLcBGAs/s1600/Springfield%2BRecap%2B4%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-loWwGe4z1f4/W6zzkHAYazI/AAAAAAAAL0k/WhR1x8u6n6IhQyhw4eHUYBzUbjtqqbyXwCLcBGAs/s640/Springfield%2BRecap%2B4%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />As always we had such a wonderful time and it was great to see so many of you and catch up with our Springfield friends. This was the first show we have ever done there that it didn't rain one time!!! It was so weird to walk back into our booth every morning and have everything be dry! I am sure it will never happen again so we really tried to enjoy it! It was unbearably hot though, so hot that I could hardly summon the energy to walk around and shop. I did walk around a bit on Saturday though and found some wonderful goodies. It is even more fun to go out look for goodies at flea markets and antique shows now that I have shop to bring everything back to!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DQpPdUTgWYg/W6zzpN4i6gI/AAAAAAAAL0o/mVqywX0BywAQTlwZuY4kxan79PyBPoI7QCLcBGAs/s1600/Springfield%2BRecap%2B1%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DQpPdUTgWYg/W6zzpN4i6gI/AAAAAAAAL0o/mVqywX0BywAQTlwZuY4kxan79PyBPoI7QCLcBGAs/s640/Springfield%2BRecap%2B1%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />This gorgeous white cupboard filled with farmhouse goods made for one my favorite displays yet.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P_0W-ELbZsU/W6zz9vcLecI/AAAAAAAAL0w/YpUAuLgYX9YguPh6lROl77vI9pPLf6nzwCLcBGAs/s1600/Springfield%2BRecap%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P_0W-ELbZsU/W6zz9vcLecI/AAAAAAAAL0w/YpUAuLgYX9YguPh6lROl77vI9pPLf6nzwCLcBGAs/s640/Springfield%2BRecap%2B2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KI8zoaxqcUI/W6z0BV-QFQI/AAAAAAAAL00/CEfgVbln0n8sHokm0DFIWXW0X7UsE0R-QCLcBGAs/s1600/Springfield%2BRecap%2B3%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KI8zoaxqcUI/W6z0BV-QFQI/AAAAAAAAL00/CEfgVbln0n8sHokm0DFIWXW0X7UsE0R-QCLcBGAs/s640/Springfield%2BRecap%2B3%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-onqPr2vUkBk/W6z2N2KT9QI/AAAAAAAAL1E/-AamNfu4-BEDb-ArQjK6l_Zzoj7FQQ05QCLcBGAs/s1600/Springfield%2BRecap%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-onqPr2vUkBk/W6z2N2KT9QI/AAAAAAAAL1E/-AamNfu4-BEDb-ArQjK6l_Zzoj7FQQ05QCLcBGAs/s640/Springfield%2BRecap%2B5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />As soon as we got back from Ohio it was straight back to work getting the shop ready for the big grand opening October 13th!!! Here is a peek at some of what we have been working on!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mq1VojOiqmQ/W7LL0aDNxZI/AAAAAAAAL18/T2cRbAoXsFEjX9mgyR3JrCi0-0UyTNzYwCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2B7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mq1VojOiqmQ/W7LL0aDNxZI/AAAAAAAAL18/T2cRbAoXsFEjX9mgyR3JrCi0-0UyTNzYwCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2B7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The front is coming together just like I envisioned. This historic building sat vacant for so long that I think a lot of locals had forgotten the beauty it held so I wanted to add bright vibrant colors to the porch to catch people's eye again as they quickly drove past. I also want the community to know that it is a store once more and feel a warm welcome as they come in.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RyK9LlAVoJI/W7LRyU5j0KI/AAAAAAAAL2I/MdynCj7m9iEDREebsNBzHgMt0MJDy_kQgCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2B8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RyK9LlAVoJI/W7LRyU5j0KI/AAAAAAAAL2I/MdynCj7m9iEDREebsNBzHgMt0MJDy_kQgCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2B8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Inside you will find the calm creamy whites that I never tire of as I find they make the perfect backdrop for all of the seasons while making things cozy and cohesive at the same time.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-seWoZslFXFM/W60XFkXWNoI/AAAAAAAAL1Q/Vle3Tp_UzfovgeLUFG9hGovCSnaEIdnYwCLcBGAs/s1600/Springfield%2BRecap%2B6%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-seWoZslFXFM/W60XFkXWNoI/AAAAAAAAL1Q/Vle3Tp_UzfovgeLUFG9hGovCSnaEIdnYwCLcBGAs/s640/Springfield%2BRecap%2B6%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />I chose to leave the floors as is...100 plus years of scratches and all. I love thinking of the things that people would have bought that made those scratches or the store owner that moved heavy barrels here or there.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uARFX8dqUfE/W7Lc89WjjZI/AAAAAAAAL20/9Gw3CO-CQ_4bTPdhotyUZdZhUDZfAJ-VwCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uARFX8dqUfE/W7Lc89WjjZI/AAAAAAAAL20/9Gw3CO-CQ_4bTPdhotyUZdZhUDZfAJ-VwCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2B10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br />I am thoroughly enjoying the fact that the shop is large enough for me to create fun set ups like this kids bedroom I made in the one corner. I have to admit it has been hard for me to sleep lately with all of the ideas I have swirling in my head...and trying to remember where I put this or that that I know would be just perfect here or there in the shop doesn't help!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kctmR5pK5kE/W7LfzUoMWTI/AAAAAAAAL3A/g0pvIOp0Ul8F3yKAg0UAiK_tP6AwKvJYACLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kctmR5pK5kE/W7LfzUoMWTI/AAAAAAAAL3A/g0pvIOp0Ul8F3yKAg0UAiK_tP6AwKvJYACLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2B11.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kjSewdKPoho/W7LgezIbW-I/AAAAAAAAL3I/cMBfl4QSqJY3tAx0FnLzlWYVUVhX4T1CACLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2B12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kjSewdKPoho/W7LgezIbW-I/AAAAAAAAL3I/cMBfl4QSqJY3tAx0FnLzlWYVUVhX4T1CACLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2B12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The railroad use to run through this tiny town (which is just houses now as everything else has been demolished) and this was the place to stop and get any of the essentials/general goods needed. This week we are working on recreating the shelving that would have originally lined the walls and held those goods. Luckily enough we found the original drawers upstairs in the building and were able to bring them back downstairs.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cail5JTjKB4/W7LWrKzCHrI/AAAAAAAAL2g/l3bcgFBFb4cWYqQP2mZLQZg13pNgZtxUACLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2B9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cail5JTjKB4/W7LWrKzCHrI/AAAAAAAAL2g/l3bcgFBFb4cWYqQP2mZLQZg13pNgZtxUACLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2B9.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Recreating the store shelving is probably the project that I am most excited about here at the shop. I have dreamed of having a shop in a general store for so long but I honestly thought we would just have to find a generic looking shop and then make it look like a general store. Never would I have imagined that we would actually find a general store and I feel beyond blessed and fortunate to have this amazing opportunity to restore it. So walking in now seeing these grand shelves that I get to fill with all of the goods I search high and low for is a really big moment in my life. I am still waiting for someone to come knock on the window and say we aren't aloud to operate or something!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MHgA_zd4SVI/W7GL9md1IQI/AAAAAAAAL1k/tGECNFKObkkYfHK7Q9bPg8Z5r_7dCywyQCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MHgA_zd4SVI/W7GL9md1IQI/AAAAAAAAL1k/tGECNFKObkkYfHK7Q9bPg8Z5r_7dCywyQCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2B4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />A little peek at the counter...more pictures of it soon.....I absolutely love the way it turned out. Pretty soon it is going to be lined with big glass jars filled with candy...Millie can't wait to help me with that part!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IYS7raCKbmE/W7IQ8eBkfsI/AAAAAAAAL1w/VERXXfg-gHEIwd2m9q_WjF8REnfEgg8gQCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2B5%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IYS7raCKbmE/W7IQ8eBkfsI/AAAAAAAAL1w/VERXXfg-gHEIwd2m9q_WjF8REnfEgg8gQCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2B5%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />My drive to the shop seems to just get prettier and prettier as the leaves have started to change color. The road I take there is lined with one Amish farm after another and I am continuously inspired by the gentle and utilitarian beauty of their homes and farms. I am so excited that we are having our grand opening in the fall...it just seems like the perfect timing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xe-SNu-MJbY/W7Lj1_Oea4I/AAAAAAAAL3U/8FzrxkjylLkYUV6CvWf50IXMnvYeYun2wCLcBGAs/s1600/Shop%2B13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xe-SNu-MJbY/W7Lj1_Oea4I/AAAAAAAAL3U/8FzrxkjylLkYUV6CvWf50IXMnvYeYun2wCLcBGAs/s640/Shop%2B13.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Also on the to do list this week is getting our shop name and our hours on the window, putting many pieces of big furniture in place and getting the goods on the shelves!!!&nbsp; There is a lot more that I would love to have done before we open but there is just no way we will be able to get to it all! That's okay...I am just beyond grateful to call this little peace of heaven ours! I know many of you are planning on coming for the big day and I absolutely can't wait to hear what you guys think about this amazing building and all that we have done to it!!!<br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>GRAND OPENING<br />Saturday October 13th 11 AM to 5 PM<br />5750 West Center Road<br />Linesville, PA<br />16424<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div>Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-13951460065921545162018-09-10T08:34:00.002-07:002018-09-12T12:27:00.114-07:00Farmhouse Inspiration ~ Monograms And A Touch Of Fall <br />Hello friends and happy September! This post is about two of my favorite things that I absolutely love incorporating into our farmhouse... monograms and fall decor.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ow5gG6Bd_z0/W4lPU3-Vh0I/AAAAAAAALyI/UVws5ZCm6iE4VcEiAqDmayP2sVVRdLcfwCLcBGAs/s1600/Monogram%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ow5gG6Bd_z0/W4lPU3-Vh0I/AAAAAAAALyI/UVws5ZCm6iE4VcEiAqDmayP2sVVRdLcfwCLcBGAs/s640/Monogram%2B5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;I have been adding some subtle touches of fall to the house in the hopes that the cooler weather will soon make it's way to us! Yesterday and today have been on the chilly side but otherwise we have been in the high 80's and 90's as far as temperatures go and I am just really ready for those cool windy fall days!<br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YWrR6IsGQYg/W4qbJp8-6NI/AAAAAAAALy8/25NQEfj2DFYIs3RPTEUujUqvkyfe4_xUACLcBGAs/s1600/Monogram%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YWrR6IsGQYg/W4qbJp8-6NI/AAAAAAAALy8/25NQEfj2DFYIs3RPTEUujUqvkyfe4_xUACLcBGAs/s640/Monogram%2B10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4RbP3xRw8JA/W4lNPtVPraI/AAAAAAAALyA/QyvUT5ymgakmRie9n8zA-5Wo8dVEkfl3gCEwYBhgL/s1600/Monogram%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4RbP3xRw8JA/W4lNPtVPraI/AAAAAAAALyA/QyvUT5ymgakmRie9n8zA-5Wo8dVEkfl3gCEwYBhgL/s640/Monogram%2B4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xR7qy4ORTOU/W4qTUFT599I/AAAAAAAALyU/OrZ38ZXa9Oksg_kNyU7yyd3TDeFIPbByQCLcBGAs/s1600/Monogram%2B6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xR7qy4ORTOU/W4qTUFT599I/AAAAAAAALyU/OrZ38ZXa9Oksg_kNyU7yyd3TDeFIPbByQCLcBGAs/s640/Monogram%2B6.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2DyhlCLlM_4/W5loKHQwChI/AAAAAAAAL0E/rflGpswS0cIdJMZnlYeYyt5fvfjploLkACLcBGAs/s1600/Autumn%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2DyhlCLlM_4/W5loKHQwChI/AAAAAAAAL0E/rflGpswS0cIdJMZnlYeYyt5fvfjploLkACLcBGAs/s640/Autumn%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9ddC3cvCyOI/W3t1lDfQZ_I/AAAAAAAALxM/-hiJ4OO4oRYlnAk6_YigvrLbnNX27iewgCLcBGAs/s1600/Monograms%2B2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9ddC3cvCyOI/W3t1lDfQZ_I/AAAAAAAALxM/-hiJ4OO4oRYlnAk6_YigvrLbnNX27iewgCLcBGAs/s640/Monograms%2B2.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Antiques with monograms, especially linens, are something that I always search for when I hit estate sales, flea markets and thrift stores.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h-wSMFuFsoA/WagPj9fdZEI/AAAAAAAAKUQ/42DTO3xsDE4r_ejKdRR1M87wxxiENdNiACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Vintage%2BLinens%2B27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h-wSMFuFsoA/WagPj9fdZEI/AAAAAAAAKUQ/42DTO3xsDE4r_ejKdRR1M87wxxiENdNiACPcBGAYYCw/s640/Vintage%2BLinens%2B27.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SeZxR8LmQl4/W4qcYQwETUI/AAAAAAAALzI/ArghR7cigmYk_SEd6HkvG-fklh8lM8VlgCLcBGAs/s1600/Monogram%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SeZxR8LmQl4/W4qcYQwETUI/AAAAAAAALzI/ArghR7cigmYk_SEd6HkvG-fklh8lM8VlgCLcBGAs/s640/Monogram%2B11.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YwXCq9AQeRQ/W5aNwTDRvUI/AAAAAAAALz0/KURL-kcNQOgF2_MTHGwqGzOz_gXUJ32uACLcBGAs/s1600/Monograms%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YwXCq9AQeRQ/W5aNwTDRvUI/AAAAAAAALz0/KURL-kcNQOgF2_MTHGwqGzOz_gXUJ32uACLcBGAs/s640/Monograms%2B5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />This pillow that my talented friend Mel from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RusticFarmhouseWares" target="_blank">Rustic Farmhouse Wares</a>&nbsp;made is one my new favorite monogrammed pieces. I love thinking about the women that sat and made these pieces and wondering what their day or life may have been like.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Iw9McmkYK6M/W3txw7uwmZI/AAAAAAAALxA/Dx8j0eiGNsIPfHSn-YsHPtARSNGwNhnAwCLcBGAs/s1600/Monograms%2B1%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Iw9McmkYK6M/W3txw7uwmZI/AAAAAAAALxA/Dx8j0eiGNsIPfHSn-YsHPtARSNGwNhnAwCLcBGAs/s640/Monograms%2B1%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Of course monogrammed antiques are something I will try to keep the shop stocked with as well!<br />And speaking of the shop we officially have a GRAND OPENING DATE....OCTOBER 13TH!!! Because of the age of the building we are not going to have to do quite as much work to operate as originally thought, which is what we where hoping for. If there is anything I hate it is when people buy a historic building and then take all of the history out of it! We actually aren't allowed to make any changes to the building, not because it is historic or old sadly, but because it would put us in different permit category according to the state. Good for us though, and good for the building!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-amDBwf4pYBo/W5Z6c1bhQhI/AAAAAAAALzo/tAyPuZvKs7E_j7XXkl150DUITV6BO72ZgCLcBGAs/s1600/Grand%2BOpening%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-amDBwf4pYBo/W5Z6c1bhQhI/AAAAAAAALzo/tAyPuZvKs7E_j7XXkl150DUITV6BO72ZgCLcBGAs/s640/Grand%2BOpening%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br />We have been working day and night at the shop to get it ready for the big day! I absolutely can not wait to share with you guys what we have going on behind these doors! Hopefully many of you will be coming to see for yourself! So many of you have messaged me already that you will be there! Doors will open at 11 AM! Please visit our Facebook page or&nbsp;<a href="http://farmhousesupply.net/" target="_blank">farmhousesupply.net</a> for store hours and other details! Also, if you would like to be on our mailing list please email me (link in sidebar) with your address and I will send you shop information about when we will be having events and open houses.<br /><br />I know I will be seeing many of you this weekend at the Springfield, Ohio Antique Extravaganza! And then after that we have the Vintage Market Days Nashville "Spirit of Christmas" Show Nov. 30th, Dec. 1st and 2nd! We have been wanting to do a Christmas show for many years now so we are soooo excited about it!<br /><br /><br />Hopefully I will be back on here soon with some images of the inside of the shop...thanks for following along and stay tuned!<br /><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-17492908871937418272018-08-15T20:47:00.000-07:002018-08-16T12:19:41.551-07:00Busy As A Bee <br />Hello friends! I just wanted to pop on here and give you some updates about the shop and all that we have going on here! I absolutely can not believe that it is the middle of August already, summer goes too fast!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EORDmQl4ZC4/W3TtPBP0rQI/AAAAAAAALv0/WUtlFhGRJ20rZwahnc2BWzhb1ivGRn5EACLcBGAs/s1600/AUGUST%2B2018%2B9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EORDmQl4ZC4/W3TtPBP0rQI/AAAAAAAALv0/WUtlFhGRJ20rZwahnc2BWzhb1ivGRn5EACLcBGAs/s640/AUGUST%2B2018%2B9.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This summer has been quite a busy and exciting one for us and I am so sad that it coming an end. Three months sounds like a long time but boy can it go by in a flash!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fZU9cF39chY/W3Q73rxedSI/AAAAAAAALt0/2GJR2lvMIuAE1z6miH371MeOQQNWQ_XvgCLcBGAs/s1600/AUGUST%2B2018%2B2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fZU9cF39chY/W3Q73rxedSI/AAAAAAAALt0/2GJR2lvMIuAE1z6miH371MeOQQNWQ_XvgCLcBGAs/s640/AUGUST%2B2018%2B2%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1KRMXlya_F8/W3TsQevbd3I/AAAAAAAALvo/JQqP7nufP4kIkldGPbG6YjgHnoi1Ba5OQCLcBGAs/s1600/AUGUST%2B2018%2B8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1KRMXlya_F8/W3TsQevbd3I/AAAAAAAALvo/JQqP7nufP4kIkldGPbG6YjgHnoi1Ba5OQCLcBGAs/s640/AUGUST%2B2018%2B8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7-AEOsLwSg/W3TwhuOmTYI/AAAAAAAALwA/UY65yhKXDMMjTMrzQH6oaa7kyDF-cs0AACLcBGAs/s1600/AUGUST%2B2018%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7-AEOsLwSg/W3TwhuOmTYI/AAAAAAAALwA/UY65yhKXDMMjTMrzQH6oaa7kyDF-cs0AACLcBGAs/s640/AUGUST%2B2018%2B10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />With school starting in a couple of weeks the sunset dinners outside on the porch and working out in my gardens until dark, a few of my favorite things about the summer, will also be coming to an end.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O-2MmctXFRA/W3TkI-SsS7I/AAAAAAAALvI/iSnhhNG1niwLQl-zmMejMHhkvPI71dpNQCLcBGAs/s1600/AUGUST%2B2018%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O-2MmctXFRA/W3TkI-SsS7I/AAAAAAAALvI/iSnhhNG1niwLQl-zmMejMHhkvPI71dpNQCLcBGAs/s640/AUGUST%2B2018%2B5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DYjdn96Tb28/W3XNMsL0kRI/AAAAAAAALwc/ISRJH3YC0B0D8c19zCfeX0YRNsO21B2NgCLcBGAs/s1600/AUGUST%2B2018%2B12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DYjdn96Tb28/W3XNMsL0kRI/AAAAAAAALwc/ISRJH3YC0B0D8c19zCfeX0YRNsO21B2NgCLcBGAs/s640/AUGUST%2B2018%2B12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NXijx2Uddyk/W3XMLIkJ2MI/AAAAAAAALwQ/YZHXvxCuC3Eg8J5UaPug8lN15QvvXb1YQCLcBGAs/s1600/AUGUST%2B2018%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NXijx2Uddyk/W3XMLIkJ2MI/AAAAAAAALwQ/YZHXvxCuC3Eg8J5UaPug8lN15QvvXb1YQCLcBGAs/s640/AUGUST%2B2018%2B11.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We have been lucky enough to have had the pleasure of taking many camping trips this summer, a beach trip and a trip to see our family in Brooklyn.&nbsp; I have been spending just about every second that isn't designated for something else working on the shop. I have been scraping, sanding and painting my heart out. It is really all we are able to do right now as we are still waiting to hear all that needs to be done to be permitted to operate as a retail space. Pennsylvania Labor and Industry requires that you have blue prints drawn up of all improvements and/or things that you add like counters, ramps, etc. so that they know you are building them to Uniform Construction Code. Once those blue prints are submitted to them by our architect and they approve them then we can actually start working on those things which will put one step closer to opening!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KWiLTiiGjuk/W3RD2PyUqAI/AAAAAAAALuA/Y9Q78oxg2T8jhWOkjO4SOk5rJVBv7-ZfgCLcBGAs/s1600/SHOP%2B2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KWiLTiiGjuk/W3RD2PyUqAI/AAAAAAAALuA/Y9Q78oxg2T8jhWOkjO4SOk5rJVBv7-ZfgCLcBGAs/s640/SHOP%2B2%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />It is frustrating that we have absolutely no idea when we will be able to open because of all of this but we have lots of cosmetic stuff to focus in the meantime...like getting the walls painted a creamy white which will create the perfect back drop for our goods.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-46NzhxY4RI8/W3QzDCByoeI/AAAAAAAALtc/71ktkIgGGs4afJGxQ4V_jECV6W26ZpiigCLcBGAs/s1600/_SHOP%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-46NzhxY4RI8/W3QzDCByoeI/AAAAAAAALtc/71ktkIgGGs4afJGxQ4V_jECV6W26ZpiigCLcBGAs/s640/_SHOP%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />And honestly I am just so excited to have this place be the home of our future shop in the first place that I find it really hard to complain that things are taking so long. Every moment spent working here is literally a dream come true for me.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NVHxosAFZDQ/W3TYwFjmeSI/AAAAAAAALuw/ZmF7mFZTLx40BiMRplTHoTNpXDOaF7STACLcBGAs/s1600/SHOP%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NVHxosAFZDQ/W3TYwFjmeSI/AAAAAAAALuw/ZmF7mFZTLx40BiMRplTHoTNpXDOaF7STACLcBGAs/s640/SHOP%2B4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />I was especially excited to get the front doors painted a fresh but historic looking green (Behr's Chard) that will look perfect throughout the seasons. I am hoping that a lot of customers will eventually be walking through these old doors and I wanted them to really make a statement. I am currently in the process of painting the whole front part with the windows with the green as well. I can't wait to have it all done so that I can hang some big beautiful wreaths on the doors!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u0Mdsob46XM/W3TdoHdKbgI/AAAAAAAALu8/HAM4Mep-FYUiDNwgUtjK4nfGZRJib9DSgCLcBGAs/s1600/SHOP%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u0Mdsob46XM/W3TdoHdKbgI/AAAAAAAALu8/HAM4Mep-FYUiDNwgUtjK4nfGZRJib9DSgCLcBGAs/s640/SHOP%2B5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Not everything we have been working on has been just cosmetic though, this building has come with some challenges, as all old buildings do! There are many issues that need to be addressed but one of the most urgent was removing the large bee hives from the building. There were two large hives by both entrances and we were nervous that at some point all of the walking in and out while we were working would upset the hives. We were adamant that they not be killed and were told to call&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeeExtractionLegend/" target="_blank">Critter McCool</a>&nbsp;to have the bees removed as he is the most experienced in our area at removing large hives. Well we were surprised to find through his infrared technology that the hives were way larger than we expected. They were so large in fact that our story made national news! So many of my Instagram followers have messaged me from across the US that they have seen our news story! So cool (no pun intended)! Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.erienewsnow.com/story/38844454/massive-beehives-removed-from-old-auction-house-in-linesville" target="_blank">http://www.erienewsnow.com/story/38844454/massive-beehives-removed-from-old-auction-house-in-linesville</a>&nbsp;to see the story and to see some great footage of the building! A giant thank you to Eric McCool for the amazing job he did at removing such large hives!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dsvX3Q64js4/W3XONgYE4qI/AAAAAAAALwo/VGyL4yysocwtKhuMOAv3unknxcJ5mKS4QCLcBGAs/s1600/AUGUST%2B2018%2B13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dsvX3Q64js4/W3XONgYE4qI/AAAAAAAALwo/VGyL4yysocwtKhuMOAv3unknxcJ5mKS4QCLcBGAs/s640/AUGUST%2B2018%2B13.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Any time not spent working at the shop I have spent out looking for goods for the shop and for the Springfield, Ohio Antique Extravaganza next month! We sold a ton of stuff at the Vintage Market Days Pittsburgh show so I get to look for all new stuff for Springfield! It's hard to say what I love the most about my job but boy there is nothing like the thrill of the hunt!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wAiZVIa-nVs/W3TpnpPChYI/AAAAAAAALvU/0oGmdgrNI5UHcWeTIuKECGThHrfwv264gCLcBGAs/s1600/AUGUST%2B2018%2B6%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wAiZVIa-nVs/W3TpnpPChYI/AAAAAAAALvU/0oGmdgrNI5UHcWeTIuKECGThHrfwv264gCLcBGAs/s640/AUGUST%2B2018%2B6%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />I also wanted to let you guys know that I have made a website for the shop <a href="http://farmhousesupply.net/" target="_blank">farmhousesupply.net</a>. Once we are open it will have shop hours, location and seasonal events on it. I have also started water marking all photos of the shop with the website to get the word out!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BdWbai9BIsE/W3TqOFcHaGI/AAAAAAAALvc/M_NXhcb_WQ4y2e5o85Gk0nFCz5pg5DJJACLcBGAs/s1600/AUGUST%2B2018%2B7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BdWbai9BIsE/W3TqOFcHaGI/AAAAAAAALvc/M_NXhcb_WQ4y2e5o85Gk0nFCz5pg5DJJACLcBGAs/s640/AUGUST%2B2018%2B7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />That is all for now! Thank you guys so much for following along on this amazing journey!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-86951919877959852732018-07-07T07:38:00.001-07:002018-07-08T20:38:44.651-07:00Vintage Market Days Pittsburgh Vendors!!<br /><br />Just wanted to share some details about our next show with you guys! We will be at the Vintage Market Days "Vintage Farmhouse" Show in Monroeville, PA July 13, 14, and 15th! We are soooo&nbsp; excited to be vendors at a Vintage Market Days show and we have been busy getting the perfect pieces put together. For more information on this Vintage Market Days event head to&nbsp;<a href="http://vintagemarketdays.com/market/tri-state-pittsburgh/index.php" target="_blank">http://vintagemarketdays.com/market/tri-state-pittsburgh/index.php</a>! I hope some of you can make it out to see us, this is our first show in the area I grew up in so I am over the moon to be part of it!<br /><br /><br />Here is a peek at some of the goodies I am taking!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_stiAbyee14/W0LXxUvE_hI/AAAAAAAALsU/ZmlP461BEhovVfKNgNpavvgeBrC9oPq8gCLcBGAs/s1600/VMD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_stiAbyee14/W0LXxUvE_hI/AAAAAAAALsU/ZmlP461BEhovVfKNgNpavvgeBrC9oPq8gCLcBGAs/s640/VMD.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MKL7IpBAn64/W0DGoZqRdOI/AAAAAAAALr8/WZ81HpbiJ1QXzLjsZ4ptzHOPm8faVta6ACLcBGAs/s1600/VMD%2B1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MKL7IpBAn64/W0DGoZqRdOI/AAAAAAAALr8/WZ81HpbiJ1QXzLjsZ4ptzHOPm8faVta6ACLcBGAs/s640/VMD%2B1.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />I also wanted to take the time to address something that has really been bothering me....in regards to my last post and comments made... I was not trying to compare my feelings about our shop to ANYTHING anyone else has ever been through. I am very sorry if anyone felt that I was. I have been through many life changing things in my life and I have medical issues and disabilities that I battle daily. I think I will share all of that on here someday but I really try to keep my blog more about the professional side of my life and keep the personal stuff on the light side. I chose to share the loss of our shop and the effects it had on me with you all because it is large part of my professional life and also because I thought it would be cathartic. For some reason it was harder on me than other way more difficult things that I have been through and left me deeply depressed. I am a very honest person and I feel like if there is a place to share my true feelings about something it should be on my own blog. I couldn't be more thankful for my family and the things that I AM able to do each day.<br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gDDqmBkwgVg/W0DQJkahy8I/AAAAAAAALsI/rOtU1_fuEFsn3jvP6bqsECWw4UN80QTJgCLcBGAs/s1600/VMD%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gDDqmBkwgVg/W0DQJkahy8I/AAAAAAAALsI/rOtU1_fuEFsn3jvP6bqsECWw4UN80QTJgCLcBGAs/s640/VMD%2B2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Speaking of being thankful...I am especially thankful to you guys and my loyal customers and for the fact that I get to sell my goods at such fun and wonderful antique shows and vintage markets! I look forward to seeing many of you next weekend in Monroeville! Email me if you have any questions or want me to bring something specific!<br /><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-15702380699749602302018-06-21T07:44:00.000-07:002018-06-22T18:54:40.395-07:00Summer Is Here and Our Dream Shop News <br />It is the first day of summer...you know what that means...windows open, fresh cut flowers everywhere and laundry on the clothes line. As beautiful as summer is it is also busy and hot and as a result I like our farmhouse to be clean and simple.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FmPuWnEWdOw/WyxzfFv9nHI/AAAAAAAALrU/_yOeASNzVbcCxTRzDLrj1lJJDdDufdhngCLcBGAs/s1600/SUMMER%2B1%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FmPuWnEWdOw/WyxzfFv9nHI/AAAAAAAALrU/_yOeASNzVbcCxTRzDLrj1lJJDdDufdhngCLcBGAs/s640/SUMMER%2B1%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T55upbdrWj0/Wyx0Gp1VaHI/AAAAAAAALrc/ab-pAdyt2moLuxc1RWepEZNHdIhWo-n2ACLcBGAs/s1600/SUMMER%2B2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T55upbdrWj0/Wyx0Gp1VaHI/AAAAAAAALrc/ab-pAdyt2moLuxc1RWepEZNHdIhWo-n2ACLcBGAs/s640/SUMMER%2B2%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-htGV0WwyY-4/WyugpjMZCcI/AAAAAAAALpg/NOY0fiTkC8MfTiOHdYI_ht5APvufTu3TQCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-htGV0WwyY-4/WyugpjMZCcI/AAAAAAAALpg/NOY0fiTkC8MfTiOHdYI_ht5APvufTu3TQCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R2yrNsS0CNM/WyuhtWnSu6I/AAAAAAAALqI/9slZTrJzkpgOV6I5gFGsIx-0o-_qNRevACEwYBhgL/s1600/FHI15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R2yrNsS0CNM/WyuhtWnSu6I/AAAAAAAALqI/9slZTrJzkpgOV6I5gFGsIx-0o-_qNRevACEwYBhgL/s640/FHI15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ARX7B8o3oKw/WyugqVBPK3I/AAAAAAAALpk/4j2IQhjq7IoswHVn6cZYUprSMmINLKsdwCLcBGAs/s1600/FH10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ARX7B8o3oKw/WyugqVBPK3I/AAAAAAAALpk/4j2IQhjq7IoswHVn6cZYUprSMmINLKsdwCLcBGAs/s640/FH10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I didn't buy much for myself this year at the Springfield Extravaganza but what I did buy are some of my favorite finds yet. These two heavily crazed ironstone pitchers are among them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9CeBLssT3fQ/WyugtPj5-II/AAAAAAAALpo/x9KkKEKdoXQMwWGO8VvG57D9hSoFavk_wCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9CeBLssT3fQ/WyugtPj5-II/AAAAAAAALpo/x9KkKEKdoXQMwWGO8VvG57D9hSoFavk_wCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B11.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ND6y6BBAzc0/WyugwkeQlvI/AAAAAAAALps/wQ7jgEGbXic3j9qY6fUony4yZ7Kbv040wCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ND6y6BBAzc0/WyugwkeQlvI/AAAAAAAALps/wQ7jgEGbXic3j9qY6fUony4yZ7Kbv040wCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wQVos3Co8YU/WyfZ5V22JFI/AAAAAAAALn0/vz-rQhWbadYib_sn7jyUxDWXH6nbnUKMQCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wQVos3Co8YU/WyfZ5V22JFI/AAAAAAAALn0/vz-rQhWbadYib_sn7jyUxDWXH6nbnUKMQCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oY9grbjwVLU/WyfZ7B5HsVI/AAAAAAAALn4/_AnaYrXfJ9wV18dh9iKHsHn6PrtbOSTbQCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oY9grbjwVLU/WyfZ7B5HsVI/AAAAAAAALn4/_AnaYrXfJ9wV18dh9iKHsHn6PrtbOSTbQCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B6.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z3AEj9NtAng/Wyfa9PJqyGI/AAAAAAAALoI/HGthNIToV20OgXVLNkVJKwQeGG4l4zA4QCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z3AEj9NtAng/Wyfa9PJqyGI/AAAAAAAALoI/HGthNIToV20OgXVLNkVJKwQeGG4l4zA4QCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vbSl_DTqg-4/WyfbS-5ztqI/AAAAAAAALoQ/uVOD4Sh_udYrc2IFQoeMnvPi7HVEVzOJQCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B1%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vbSl_DTqg-4/WyfbS-5ztqI/AAAAAAAALoQ/uVOD4Sh_udYrc2IFQoeMnvPi7HVEVzOJQCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B1%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FokGBSbzsoU/Wyun22qftZI/AAAAAAAALqk/iVL-eSmXIlImUn0Dnuxd-MDqGJYQxf42wCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FokGBSbzsoU/Wyun22qftZI/AAAAAAAALqk/iVL-eSmXIlImUn0Dnuxd-MDqGJYQxf42wCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B2%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xyFbRyXnZp8/Wyun5WEMwdI/AAAAAAAALqs/S4Yg9Rljn8UAJL9gZz3smtV6qdnw5i6HACLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B3%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xyFbRyXnZp8/Wyun5WEMwdI/AAAAAAAALqs/S4Yg9Rljn8UAJL9gZz3smtV6qdnw5i6HACLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B3%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hkC6Jn5gP0o/Wyun5GmGuuI/AAAAAAAALqo/13sH55xXWowgLcB82Q5foRqhBFZe5q00wCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hkC6Jn5gP0o/Wyun5GmGuuI/AAAAAAAALqo/13sH55xXWowgLcB82Q5foRqhBFZe5q00wCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />And I have the most exciting shop news! We officially have a new location in the works! It is the old general store that I told you guys about in the last post. It took many miracles, my sisters tenacity, hours on the phone getting information and my family's steadfast belief in me but it is officially ours to make into all we ever dreamed of. To be honest I am still in shock and haven't quite accepted that this is actually our shop! I mean look at this!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dffJ3M5aONM/WyumLNW5nwI/AAAAAAAALqQ/VPHu2iJUnNERVTgO_7G-xz_v4mss8RNmwCLcBGAs/s1600/SHOP%2B1%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dffJ3M5aONM/WyumLNW5nwI/AAAAAAAALqQ/VPHu2iJUnNERVTgO_7G-xz_v4mss8RNmwCLcBGAs/s640/SHOP%2B1%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />The building is in Linesville, PA and was built in the early 1900's as a general store and is absolutely everything I ever dreamed of. It even sits on the most beautiful piece of rural property, something we had decided was equally important as the building itself when looking for our new shop location. We want to be able to host outdoor antique markets as well as have a place for the kids to play outside while they are with us at work. It has been many things since being a general store, one of them being an auction house, but amazingly enough other than the store shelving and counter not much of the original charm has been stripped of the building. Literally every inch is covered with either shiplap or beadboard, there is not a single piece of drywall in this building...that is heaven for me. The icing on the cake are the Amish horse and buggies that go past.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oBqU0LH_3-A/WyuwNyEUVEI/AAAAAAAALrI/AT-WmFDDOGAzn845J42hQy1rhSyr7PJ4ACLcBGAs/s1600/SHOP%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1065" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oBqU0LH_3-A/WyuwNyEUVEI/AAAAAAAALrI/AT-WmFDDOGAzn845J42hQy1rhSyr7PJ4ACLcBGAs/s640/SHOP%2B3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rUHH6ORIykg/WyumLT-HIpI/AAAAAAAALqU/f1Qc5BRL6QMrOeVbGDuQiWkfY5qSo79bQCLcBGAs/s1600/SHOP%2B2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rUHH6ORIykg/WyumLT-HIpI/AAAAAAAALqU/f1Qc5BRL6QMrOeVbGDuQiWkfY5qSo79bQCLcBGAs/s640/SHOP%2B2%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><span id="goog_380004146"></span><span id="goog_380004147"></span><br />I can't even begin to describe the feeling I get when I drive up to this building...how lucky are we to be able to restore this historical building but then also eventually work in it everyday?! I always hoped I would be able to restore another property other than just our farmhouse. Unfortunately it will be a while until we can actually open. Since this building was sitting vacant and was not a retail space we have a TON of work to do to make it ADA Compliant and to UCC Code. Just some of things on the list are making a handicap accessible bathroom, putting in a parking lot, painting the whole building, and maybe having to install indoor sprinkler systems. I am currently in the process of painting the inside of the building and the front of the store seen above. Stay tuned to see which green I picked!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U-qlCx_gCHw/WyuuqiqvOqI/AAAAAAAALq8/kM7sTc6kz8I0H5--x6TwQeYym1kT3jSwwCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U-qlCx_gCHw/WyuuqiqvOqI/AAAAAAAALq8/kM7sTc6kz8I0H5--x6TwQeYym1kT3jSwwCLcBGAs/s640/FHI16.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I just wanted to say thank you again to all of you that went out of your way to email me or come up to me at the Springfield Extravaganza to express your condolences on the loss of our other shop location. The support and encouragement I received from family and all of you really helped me through a rough time. Many people have commented on my Instagram that this new shop is way better than the other location and that things happen for a reason.&nbsp; I think people should maybe rethink those phrases when talking to someone facing loss. Loss is painful regardless what follows or what caused it. This shop clearly is better (although it carries way more risk than just cheaply renting a place) and I thought it would be years before I was actually even looking for my dream shop location let alone working in it so believe me I see the silver lining. I feel so lucky and blessed and am truly thankful for this opportunity. There are definitely more devastating things in life, and I have faced many... that being said, the reason the first shop loss was so devastating for me was not because of the way it looked or its location but because I felt a pure and innocent&nbsp; (and maybe naive) absolute joy over the fact that I was finally going to have a shop. I am beyond excited about this new shop but my happiness is a reserved one as I just can't get that uninhibited joy back. As I try to put that all behind me I am looking forward to this amazing journey that is beginning. I can't wait to share more of this historical building with you guys!<br /><br /><br />I promise to try to blog our progress much as possible, I can't wait to share more of this historical building with you guys and share my ideas for it with you! Oh the things we can do!<br /><br />I will let you know more about opening dates soon!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-2195571396836144412018-06-01T08:31:00.001-07:002018-06-01T08:37:57.028-07:00Viburnum Snowballs, Springfield Recap and Shop Updates I am so sorry it has been so long since my last post but you guys know how busy Spring is for us! Between getting ready for the <a href="http://www.springfieldantiqueshow.com/" target="_blank">Springfield Show </a>, getting everything moved out of what was to be our shop and all of the yard work that needs to be done this time of year we haven't had a spare moment lately. I have so many things I want to share with you and just never enough time!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SFzhzSutLfk/WxFDeIu2PyI/AAAAAAAALl4/7aCN25xx2YEElzVCoLC__2kBK_MITTp3gCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SFzhzSutLfk/WxFDeIu2PyI/AAAAAAAALl4/7aCN25xx2YEElzVCoLC__2kBK_MITTp3gCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B21.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Our yard is alive with spring blooms and my viburnum is bigger than ever this year and covered with snowballs. I love these flowers so much that I can't help but put them literally everywhere.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Jx6jdpq1A4/WxFGXXhWPVI/AAAAAAAALmE/SaWTV0w94hMUaDDi-rw9xqtkv48nvOiyACLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Jx6jdpq1A4/WxFGXXhWPVI/AAAAAAAALmE/SaWTV0w94hMUaDDi-rw9xqtkv48nvOiyACLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B23.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aOjgdfolGrk/Ww_3ov8tDTI/AAAAAAAALlA/bvUrTjNQLYYjFMhWzHMYV7XbIOS06c77wCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aOjgdfolGrk/Ww_3ov8tDTI/AAAAAAAALlA/bvUrTjNQLYYjFMhWzHMYV7XbIOS06c77wCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B18.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QqQqubyAX1c/WxFCIHWoyjI/AAAAAAAALls/PL8MWLB8Aoo7fPHewX1LNJrsava5f4UfgCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QqQqubyAX1c/WxFCIHWoyjI/AAAAAAAALls/PL8MWLB8Aoo7fPHewX1LNJrsava5f4UfgCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B20.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I also wanted to share our new sign that I hung on our front porch. I have a running search on ebay for antique signs and when I saw this one show up in my email I knew it was just perfect for the front porch. I love the way it looks with the black writing on white and what it says makes me giggle when I see it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zc-z07qOHfY/Ww_5nOKybJI/AAAAAAAALlM/13KluTFids8cztHCgUzWu2HKdHirMR9cACLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B19.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zc-z07qOHfY/Ww_5nOKybJI/AAAAAAAALlM/13KluTFids8cztHCgUzWu2HKdHirMR9cACLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B19.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Decorating the inside of the house is so easy this time of year...a giant jar or vase of flowers and you are all set.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FWke-UjlLQM/Ww_zEjtoXYI/AAAAAAAALkg/IWsIeZF5LGo1SJ6lKvDO0K06Y-bEhhySgCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FWke-UjlLQM/Ww_zEjtoXYI/AAAAAAAALkg/IWsIeZF5LGo1SJ6lKvDO0K06Y-bEhhySgCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B16.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MhhtIy1SfZk/Ww_1PTRbF6I/AAAAAAAALks/ThLx1RFutPcMqPo3g0QwR8qSvpIpQCrqwCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MhhtIy1SfZk/Ww_1PTRbF6I/AAAAAAAALks/ThLx1RFutPcMqPo3g0QwR8qSvpIpQCrqwCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B17.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Wxf_dPqG9I/Ww_1jl7AipI/AAAAAAAALk0/OGAZXHmgDoMS_FRodUEEtgGFZR-JPfEGQCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Wxf_dPqG9I/Ww_1jl7AipI/AAAAAAAALk0/OGAZXHmgDoMS_FRodUEEtgGFZR-JPfEGQCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B13.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jQnnUhwVbIg/WxE9qugvecI/AAAAAAAALlc/Xt_XUaUe1cQmxoGBrUQ2Eaop7yJfNW1FwCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jQnnUhwVbIg/WxE9qugvecI/AAAAAAAALlc/Xt_XUaUe1cQmxoGBrUQ2Eaop7yJfNW1FwCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZossBj0_Aao/WxE9uGga4PI/AAAAAAAALlg/KabqlhuFl30hg2DWwoX5z01twzSLx70TgCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZossBj0_Aao/WxE9uGga4PI/AAAAAAAALlg/KabqlhuFl30hg2DWwoX5z01twzSLx70TgCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I also wanted to share with you guys some pictures of our booth at the Springfield, Ohio Antique Extravaganza. I was so busy this time I hardly got any pictures with my camera but if you visit my&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17941737445032972/" target="_blank">Instagram Stories</a>&nbsp;you can see many images of our booth.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S1966hAizkI/WxFLsntGYTI/AAAAAAAALmQ/zPuOQomvLJ8MIgfoC46eju9x6mad4b3ogCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S1966hAizkI/WxFLsntGYTI/AAAAAAAALmQ/zPuOQomvLJ8MIgfoC46eju9x6mad4b3ogCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />As usual we had the most wonderful time and it was our most successful show to date! I absolutely love getting to meet all of you that come to say hi and shop and catching up with all of you that come every year! Sooo many of you went out of your way to give me your condolences about the shop and also your encouragement in finding a new one, that means more to me than you could ever know.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJjTIbq0Z34/WxFhkCF_4BI/AAAAAAAALm8/oyDYeWJs4mAM6jCp68yuvvIHAiQh4wxpgCLcBGAs/s1600/31928261_1828480970793895_7174025535415123968_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJjTIbq0Z34/WxFhkCF_4BI/AAAAAAAALm8/oyDYeWJs4mAM6jCp68yuvvIHAiQh4wxpgCLcBGAs/s400/31928261_1828480970793895_7174025535415123968_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uJHmVAKDHyU/WxFiLkhbPCI/AAAAAAAALnE/5NabBKxCWeoDm0kWnFE1Eu2WqPMcx0WvwCLcBGAs/s1600/SPRINGFIELD%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uJHmVAKDHyU/WxFiLkhbPCI/AAAAAAAALnE/5NabBKxCWeoDm0kWnFE1Eu2WqPMcx0WvwCLcBGAs/s400/SPRINGFIELD%2B.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X8grcDBdIAk/WxFMWAzBbkI/AAAAAAAALmY/BUJYa8xMjkI-84rsY8WqS9zW8VPAIr5NwCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X8grcDBdIAk/WxFMWAzBbkI/AAAAAAAALmY/BUJYa8xMjkI-84rsY8WqS9zW8VPAIr5NwCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B9.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />As far as finding a new shop location, it is not as easy as one would think. We can't find anything that fits our needs that is already deemed retail.&nbsp; PA Labor and Industry laws are very strict regarding retail shops and as I mentioned in my last post we have found a building that we are trying to make work. It is an early 1900's general store and it goes without saying it is my absolute dream shop. It is only 30 minutes from our house and I never even knew it existed until we started searching for old buildings that could be commercial. Just as I expected we are being faced with one obstacle after another and I have to be realistic about the fact that it just may not end up working out. That being said I just honestly can't believe this building that is everything I ever dreamed of is sitting there empty and that it is not meant to be ours.<br /><br />It is a hard thing to explain but I was always very careful of letting myself think too much on the whole shop thing until I knew it was something I actually tangibly had because I knew it would be so painful to let myself mentally plan it all and have nowhere to put those plans. Well after thinking I had one I did let myself start to imagine exactly how I wanted it all to look and now there is no going back. Raising my children has always been my number one priority and I put a lot of my dreams/goals on the back burner so that I could do it properly but lately I have been feeling it is time for me to start working towards some of my own personal career goals. Also, Millie will be starting pre-school in the fall so the timing seemed right. I had finally decided to take that leap and then it was all taken away from me so now I am left feeling sad and lost in a way I have never felt before. I am sure some people wonder why this is all such a big deal to me but it is my passion and I love bringing beauty to people with my images, ideas and hopefully some day soon housewares from my own shop. I truly feel like it is what I am meant to do.<br />'<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NIUrdpAztaQ/WxFYi7rMC7I/AAAAAAAALmk/ylIxBwVS_xcUYLIgpEzMCP6BfVdLseWlACLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NIUrdpAztaQ/WxFYi7rMC7I/AAAAAAAALmk/ylIxBwVS_xcUYLIgpEzMCP6BfVdLseWlACLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B23.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />I bought lots of goodies at the Springfield Extravaganza and have been listing them in my&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FarmhouseSupply" target="_blank">etsy </a> shop over the past week. I came home with tons of ironstone, there is always so much of it there and no ones seems to be buying it, fine by me. My friend Kristine (@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/farmhousegreen/" target="_blank">farmhousegreen</a>) and I spend every spare seconding running around looking for it! I still have a lot more to list and will hopefully get to it all next week before we leave for our annual schools out camping trip.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WA8n1bnQM6E/WxFbdZajRKI/AAAAAAAALmw/iChPRAQ4VM8BGYm_4VkbAvFC4cwl9SzcQCLcBGAs/s1600/FHI%2B24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WA8n1bnQM6E/WxFbdZajRKI/AAAAAAAALmw/iChPRAQ4VM8BGYm_4VkbAvFC4cwl9SzcQCLcBGAs/s640/FHI%2B24.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Thank you all so much for your continued support and for listening to me vent...hopefully greener pastures are just around the corner.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k9riFgbr4K4/WxFjbe1bz0I/AAAAAAAALnQ/U_9LlFMfn1QxFaL4QYMJp3E0_w2HUXtFwCLcBGAs/s1600/COW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k9riFgbr4K4/WxFjbe1bz0I/AAAAAAAALnQ/U_9LlFMfn1QxFaL4QYMJp3E0_w2HUXtFwCLcBGAs/s400/COW.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-45178550048806315722018-05-09T05:55:00.002-07:002018-05-09T08:03:07.590-07:00Our Master Bedroom Part Two<br />Finally more of our master bedroom!!! The last little details have been coming together very slowly because we have been so busy with other things. Also, we waited so long to have it I want it to be just right. I have to admit we love waking up these beautiful ceilings, they were definitely worth the work.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wn0S3aF4Cis/WvEGPjws0cI/AAAAAAAALho/7PjY8TZJpUos-ULBouIpvD-ArEzIstIwACLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wn0S3aF4Cis/WvEGPjws0cI/AAAAAAAALho/7PjY8TZJpUos-ULBouIpvD-ArEzIstIwACLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I was also waiting for the perfect pieces to complete the room, like this chair and little cupboard. I bought the cupboard at the last Springfield, Ohio Antique Extravaganza and it was buried all the way in the back of our trailer so I had to wait until it was unloaded to get to it.&nbsp; I knew I wanted a chair for our bedroom but really didn't want to spend a lot of money on one when lo and behold one of our family friends gave us a bunch of furniture she didn't want anymore. Among all of the furniture were a bunch of slipcovered chairs. A great place to sit and put your shoes on in the morning or take your shoes off after a long day this chair is just perfect beautiful slipcover and all.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8RrRNVPX2go/WvGnWpjuYKI/AAAAAAAALjQ/hLCuyKTAH8AllhKEpNSIJxSGfypqq90mwCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8RrRNVPX2go/WvGnWpjuYKI/AAAAAAAALjQ/hLCuyKTAH8AllhKEpNSIJxSGfypqq90mwCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B11.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8D5mrzquknY/WvENmQp1NII/AAAAAAAALi0/PWjQJ_YJYdI_A15Px5vUzh35efPkIR5WgCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8D5mrzquknY/WvENmQp1NII/AAAAAAAALi0/PWjQJ_YJYdI_A15Px5vUzh35efPkIR5WgCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B9.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fYdKYxkTTfw/WvEO-8w5LNI/AAAAAAAALjA/OQrN6IZNSyYh_C4nT_2kyMvsJ48vDXk1ACLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fYdKYxkTTfw/WvEO-8w5LNI/AAAAAAAALjA/OQrN6IZNSyYh_C4nT_2kyMvsJ48vDXk1ACLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--omQPKgIT70/WvEGVcWovgI/AAAAAAAALhs/cu9iLaaDhNEn4_Vr3g1Wkf3mByFwGCIcwCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--omQPKgIT70/WvEGVcWovgI/AAAAAAAALhs/cu9iLaaDhNEn4_Vr3g1Wkf3mByFwGCIcwCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Another new thing to the room is this beautiful hand woven rug from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.naturalarearugs.com/" target="_blank">Natural Area Rugs</a>. Their <a href="https://www.naturalarearugs.com/search-results/?search_query_adv=paloma+jute+rug" target="_blank">Paloma Jute Rug</a>&nbsp;adds just the right amount of color and texture to the room and we absolutely love it. There are so many rug choices out there and I didn't want one that took up too much of the room or was too busy and as I unrolled this one I could tell it was going to be just perfect.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8rAJ0Xq1jTU/WvEGijbZ-xI/AAAAAAAALh0/r_hbLY7igHISJKCP8Kn1bRvlQfm2JMD7gCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BBlog%2BPost%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8rAJ0Xq1jTU/WvEGijbZ-xI/AAAAAAAALh0/r_hbLY7igHISJKCP8Kn1bRvlQfm2JMD7gCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BBlog%2BPost%2B5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YtFrwjkNDV8/WvEH3-iicDI/AAAAAAAALiE/5TDN2h7Uge4NEqkl9jVJQUW69hIgbsXuACLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B3%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YtFrwjkNDV8/WvEH3-iicDI/AAAAAAAALiE/5TDN2h7Uge4NEqkl9jVJQUW69hIgbsXuACLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B3%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-skRIPc36X4Q/WvEKD1gV6GI/AAAAAAAALiQ/hK1K1ewpWaUtqzAhAQCqzW1QoE0ylR1TgCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-skRIPc36X4Q/WvEKD1gV6GI/AAAAAAAALiQ/hK1K1ewpWaUtqzAhAQCqzW1QoE0ylR1TgCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B6.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D7CmnvNTE_I/WvEMYLSD2KI/AAAAAAAALio/J4N6ayozmCcbD-fS9YQ0L1BfTvLNN7lpgCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D7CmnvNTE_I/WvEMYLSD2KI/AAAAAAAALio/J4N6ayozmCcbD-fS9YQ0L1BfTvLNN7lpgCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I haven't changed up the bedding yet, that is a record for me you guys! I am just loving this combination so much that I don't feel the need to change it yet! For more details on the bedding read <a href="http://farmhouse5540.blogspot.com/2018/03/bedroom.html" target="_blank">Our Master Bedroom Part One.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;Maybe in the hot summer months I will change the shams or something. We even still have our electric blanket on the bed, in the middle of May, that is definitely a record for us!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wm6XvK0eACU/WvELVURVUUI/AAAAAAAALic/C49zZsg1OVw4borVveC6TIS3QnsXRUe1wCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wm6XvK0eACU/WvELVURVUUI/AAAAAAAALic/C49zZsg1OVw4borVveC6TIS3QnsXRUe1wCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B2nd%2BPost%2B7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />In other news ~ If you follow me on Instagram you know that the shop we had been working on to make our brick and mortar location fell through. I am devastated and am struggling to understand the meaning of it all. We are having trouble finding anything else that fits our needs, is in our budget and is within 45 minutes of our house. We may have found something this week but it is honestly the shop that I have dreamed about my whole life and it is going to be quite complicated to get it all to fall into place. I am dying to share some the details about it but I am so afraid right now, we will know more by the end of the week. I am praying it works out but I am also trying to be realistic because it will be such a disappointment if it doesn't and I am already feeling very depressed. In the meantime I am trying to focus on the Springfield, Ohio Extravaganza which is next week. We absolutely love doing the Springfield Show and I look forward to seeing all of you that faithfully come year after year!<br /><br />I hope you enjoyed Part Two of our master bedroom! All sources listed below!<br /><br /><br /><br />Bed Frame ~&nbsp;<a href="http://wayfair.com/" target="_blank">Wayfair.com</a><br />Mattress ~ IKEA<br />Lamps~ Hobby Lobby<br />Rug ~&nbsp;<a href="https://www.naturalarearugs.com/search-results/?search_query_adv=paloma+jute+rug" target="_blank">Natural Area Rugs </a><br />Trunk and Small Cupboard ~ Springfield Ohio Antique Extravaganza<br />Quilt on Bed ~ Springfield Ohio Antique Extravaganza<br /><br />Wall and Ceilings ~ Glidden's Swan White<br />Beams and Floors ~ Stained Minwax's Dark Walnut<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-84261317724007721712018-04-06T07:51:00.002-07:002018-04-07T11:23:04.002-07:00Weekly Inspiration #2 and My Own Shop!!! <br />Hello and welcome to my second "Weekly Inspiration" post! First I want to share with you guys the most exciting news...I am opening my own brick and mortar shop here in Edinboro, PA! It all happened so fast that I still can't believe it! I have been working towards having my own shop for sometime now in the hopes that by the time Millie was in school I would be ready both financially and inventory wise. I have always longed to have my own shop where I could provide people with my style of primitive farmhouse furniture and home decor both old and new. Well my frustrations have been mounting lately because my inventory has reached such a high level that it is more than we have room for. Our dining room has essentially become a stock room and you can't even step foot into our attic or garage. I have also been feeling frustration creatively...working/renovating/decorating our home and only selling my goods online isn't enough for me anymore and I feel the need for a greater challenge. Also, lets be honest...I am not getting any younger and the closer I get to 40 the more I am reminded of how fast life goes. I kept hearing this voice in my head saying "What are you waiting for?". I tried repeatedly to drown that voice out but it just didn't work and actually left me feeling even more depressed. All of these feelings caused me to feel like I had crossed a line and the idea of having my own shop suddenly went from a dream/goal to something that I had to make happen.&nbsp; I started to look into renting a space and seeing what options there were in our area. Well it just so happened that I found the perfect one! We knew the moment we saw it that it was the perfect space for us creatively and decided to make the leap and make it ours! Sometimes things fall into place for a reason even though the timing isn't exactly as planned. I can't even begin to tell you how thankful I am to have such a supportive family.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e8r6-vowO0w/Wsd_RE41T0I/AAAAAAAALgM/6WGrmm3vN7kgGdLztosJuIRQAvZJEZcAQCLcBGAs/s1600/The%2BShop%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e8r6-vowO0w/Wsd_RE41T0I/AAAAAAAALgM/6WGrmm3vN7kgGdLztosJuIRQAvZJEZcAQCLcBGAs/s640/The%2BShop%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Neal and I are so excited and equally nervous to start this adventure! I think Neal is equally as excited to have his wood working area back in the garage! The space we are renting is just awesome and we can't wait to start working on it! Oh the ideas I have! I will be documenting the whole transformation on Instagram so make sure to follow along.<br /><br />Some of my shop goals are to always have it stocked with ironstone, vintage linens, and farmhouse style furniture. More details coming soon about it's location and grand opening date!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Fd2G4fGmCo/WsdzKd4iiRI/AAAAAAAALf0/lhjHWlEVMSgCXRsDqN310KxSOijf60cQACLcBGAs/s1600/Ironstone%2B2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Fd2G4fGmCo/WsdzKd4iiRI/AAAAAAAALf0/lhjHWlEVMSgCXRsDqN310KxSOijf60cQACLcBGAs/s640/Ironstone%2B2%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cZLKMQW8qLI/Wsdwd3rM0SI/AAAAAAAALfo/0jTSkGGX5mgxQwZ3EblDo3SgsYPDjg5lwCLcBGAs/s1600/Ironstone%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cZLKMQW8qLI/Wsdwd3rM0SI/AAAAAAAALfo/0jTSkGGX5mgxQwZ3EblDo3SgsYPDjg5lwCLcBGAs/s640/Ironstone%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tovWkVyi6WM/WseD8jMNKxI/AAAAAAAALgc/1bxyneM8r1Y6Dz_WKereDpVDu7lAhFCqgCLcBGAs/s1600/FH12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tovWkVyi6WM/WseD8jMNKxI/AAAAAAAALgc/1bxyneM8r1Y6Dz_WKereDpVDu7lAhFCqgCLcBGAs/s640/FH12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />I have had to pinch myself every morning this week because I just can't believe I am really going to have my own shop. In case you are wondering...yes I will still blog, sell on Etsy and have my booth at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Taylorantiquemall/" target="_blank">The Taylor Antique Mall</a>&nbsp;(this adorable green stool is available in my booth). Well my to do list is longer today than usual so I best get to it! Can't wait to share this journey with you guys!Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-75860869213068046422018-03-27T07:06:00.002-07:002018-03-27T07:06:21.943-07:00Farmhouse Inspiration ~ Egg Baskets and Holders <script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-4172060385606986", enable_page_level_ads: true }); </script>Since the Easter Bunny is on his way I thought it would be fitting to make this Farmhouse Inspiration post all about egg baskets and holders. Whether they are truly old or reproduction they are one of my favorite things to collect! Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4lEhu25ZvtA/Wrjopgg5jVI/AAAAAAAALc0/nfydYLV_bTIR_EWhicepQMCzObtdo9RSQCLcBGAs/s1600/Egg%2BBaskets%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4lEhu25ZvtA/Wrjopgg5jVI/AAAAAAAALc0/nfydYLV_bTIR_EWhicepQMCzObtdo9RSQCLcBGAs/s640/Egg%2BBaskets%2B2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0nnecLNrDA/WrjxMENCWeI/AAAAAAAALdc/r3NDaqGY_ZAdEOWJ8P6PI2Q77wLCPiufACLcBGAs/s1600/Egg%2BBaskets%2B6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0nnecLNrDA/WrjxMENCWeI/AAAAAAAALdc/r3NDaqGY_ZAdEOWJ8P6PI2Q77wLCPiufACLcBGAs/s640/Egg%2BBaskets%2B6.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E89MEtgztyI/WagX5QiF8PI/AAAAAAAAKU8/G6uIUdyrww8JFQsO00OrCW9PWTe-nqwiQCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Vintage%2BLinens%2B33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E89MEtgztyI/WagX5QiF8PI/AAAAAAAAKU8/G6uIUdyrww8JFQsO00OrCW9PWTe-nqwiQCPcBGAYYCw/s640/Vintage%2BLinens%2B33.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are leaving inspired!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-53974707567678543972018-03-19T20:59:00.003-07:002018-03-21T19:05:49.485-07:00Our Master Bedroom Part One Finally...some pictures of our master bedroom for you guys! Thanks so much for waiting so patiently!! Our room is not completely done yet, still lots to do like paint baseboards, build cupboards,&nbsp; rehang doors and such but I did want to share with you guys what is done! After 9 nine years of thinking about how we wanted this room to look it feels so good to see it coming to fruition! And it feels even better to wake up and see this gorgeous ceiling that Neal worked so hard on!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yvZ8CyeKiis/Wq-v0LDhiDI/AAAAAAAALXw/PJ1cP0WzClQuW_vk4qWebHuWUvVQpGAwgCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yvZ8CyeKiis/Wq-v0LDhiDI/AAAAAAAALXw/PJ1cP0WzClQuW_vk4qWebHuWUvVQpGAwgCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B11.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />As usual with my design I wasn't trying to reinvent the wheel with this room. My goal was to create a timeless, simple, calming and peaceful place for us. I have to be honest with you guys, I find myself gravitating back to this room throughout the day whenever I can so I think I achieved my goal. We put up my very favorite thing, beadboard, for added texture in the room and then I painted it Glidden's Swan White. I get lots of emails about what beadboard we use, I only recommend the real wood tongue and groove kind if you can afford it. We used the pressed wood pre-painted sheets for a couple of projects when we first moved in and I really don't recommend it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ztCLkChUwYc/WrBaVF9XLrI/AAAAAAAALY4/QpRvRTV8SMQ_t1XL3uZQ2g7HZ-QkYGyzACLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ztCLkChUwYc/WrBaVF9XLrI/AAAAAAAALY4/QpRvRTV8SMQ_t1XL3uZQ2g7HZ-QkYGyzACLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B19.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I found our bed frame on&nbsp;<a href="http://wayfair.com/" target="_blank">Wayfair.com</a>. I looked at hundreds of beds over about a six month long period. I was having trouble finding one that was the old iron bed design that I wanted but that was dark brown/bronze (it looks black in the pictures but it is brown) and then I finally found this one. We love it so far and it was pretty inexpensive and easy to put together. No I am not collaborating with Wayfair lol....I had to pay for the bed just like everyone else.<br /><br />The trunk at the end of the bed is also from the Springfield Show, one of Neal's best finds yet.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XQ2mCzjhBew/Wq-8ZgzfLcI/AAAAAAAALYk/PwaJCZy9I4IoD4dQcvc9_3-dzXdUvdQogCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XQ2mCzjhBew/Wq-8ZgzfLcI/AAAAAAAALYk/PwaJCZy9I4IoD4dQcvc9_3-dzXdUvdQogCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B18.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Our quilt I found at the Springfield, Ohio Antique Show. Actually I bought the quilt from the same vendor that we bought the trunk from, she has gorgeous stuff. You guys know how I love all white quilts so I couldn't grab this beauty fast enough. It is actually made by Ralph Lauren along with the shams. I usually put a blanket across the bottom of our beds but I just couldn't bear to cover this beauty.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VQtJAbUfQXU/WrBfRFSFfoI/AAAAAAAALZI/_pjVmNs63W0GCXVjvdrR7FbgOxLseCZ9wCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VQtJAbUfQXU/WrBfRFSFfoI/AAAAAAAALZI/_pjVmNs63W0GCXVjvdrR7FbgOxLseCZ9wCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B20.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The little rug next to my side of the bed is actually a bath mat from Marshalls. I use bath mats a lot for rugs around the house because they are usually white and are easy to throw in the wash.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zONoTr91jcc/WqnY1ZPNZKI/AAAAAAAALV4/z1xK00ctAtMVamsP76Jd4r9iSyBokfOzACLcBGAs/s1600/Bedding%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zONoTr91jcc/WqnY1ZPNZKI/AAAAAAAALV4/z1xK00ctAtMVamsP76Jd4r9iSyBokfOzACLcBGAs/s640/Bedding%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Our lamps are from Hobby Lobby, I removed the cage type shades that they came with and put Edison bulbs in them. I spent way more on these lamps than I have ever spent on lamps before ($40 a piece!! Crazy right!?) but they were exactly what I was looking for so I thought they were worth the expense. And the fact that so many other things in this room were either free or super cheap made me feel a little less guilty about spending so much money just on lamps. For example my nightstand (an old washstand) was only $10 dollars at a yard sale (that color and all). It is perfect for holding some of my decorating books and magazines. Our dust ruffle is a hand me down from a friend of my Moms. It is made by Pottery Barn and is exactly what I would have bought if I were to go pick one out. LOVE a good hand me down.<br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--ODuO-E9BqM/WqnbF3W58jI/AAAAAAAALV8/aUDzfQAq0m0I5LY3fxgwACthJ-JyWuOpQCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--ODuO-E9BqM/WqnbF3W58jI/AAAAAAAALV8/aUDzfQAq0m0I5LY3fxgwACthJ-JyWuOpQCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I use an antique flat sheet (Springfield also)&nbsp; in combination with a store bought fitted sheet. I think it is a common misconception that antique linens can't be used. I am determined to show people that they can!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c-Sic2lGKTg/Wqnc0yw8ufI/AAAAAAAALWA/qvxx_yvarycVYzZefURIfaOim1cW2n7UgCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c-Sic2lGKTg/Wqnc0yw8ufI/AAAAAAAALWA/qvxx_yvarycVYzZefURIfaOim1cW2n7UgCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I made the smaller pillow seen here (and also the other ticking one in other pictures) in front and the larger antique Transylvanian linen pillow case is from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/linenandwood?ref=ss_profile%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20?ref=ss_items" target="_blank">Linen and Wood</a>&nbsp;on Etsy. I seriously looked at this pillow case a hundred times on Etsy but the price was just way out of my budget and then suddenly I looked one time and it was 50% off. I had an Etsy gift card from my wonderful in-laws that I had been saving for something special and this was definitely that something special.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4fFXeX_s1x4/WqneBVtBFZI/AAAAAAAALWE/Cz4AELMEo2YdtFSha2SMmhIR66rf1_pcwCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4fFXeX_s1x4/WqneBVtBFZI/AAAAAAAALWE/Cz4AELMEo2YdtFSha2SMmhIR66rf1_pcwCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I mean just look at this gorgeous detailing...and cream and white together on the same pillow case...ahhh perfection.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nEmKT0xnPJ0/WqnhtEp0PVI/AAAAAAAALWI/Q2za-bForBcXpO9RBbZDZjSC38CEodacACLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nEmKT0xnPJ0/WqnhtEp0PVI/AAAAAAAALWI/Q2za-bForBcXpO9RBbZDZjSC38CEodacACLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XjSO_OEYxHQ/Wq0RGMl0vdI/AAAAAAAALWw/faFgFoRFlmAcRDu0N54q8mSeOQM0EPyiACLcBGAs/s1600/Bedding%2B6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XjSO_OEYxHQ/Wq0RGMl0vdI/AAAAAAAALWw/faFgFoRFlmAcRDu0N54q8mSeOQM0EPyiACLcBGAs/s640/Bedding%2B6.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-co-OhWnudH4/Wq5w1EnU25I/AAAAAAAALXc/w5REUVnfUXgz5UNwigitQ74NA9eb6VxCgCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-co-OhWnudH4/Wq5w1EnU25I/AAAAAAAALXc/w5REUVnfUXgz5UNwigitQ74NA9eb6VxCgCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3X3MqGRfUY8/Wq-4QaeckBI/AAAAAAAALYQ/iCfxYkidqRwf_syQXNgnLMX7TZz1jwl9QCEwYBhgL/s1600/Bedroom%2B15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3X3MqGRfUY8/Wq-4QaeckBI/AAAAAAAALYQ/iCfxYkidqRwf_syQXNgnLMX7TZz1jwl9QCEwYBhgL/s640/Bedroom%2B15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XQ2mCzjhBew/Wq-8ZgzfLcI/AAAAAAAALYw/ZlFheLpAAhw3uZ9nfHzWi3Psbx1hTsaJgCEwYBhgL/s1600/Bedroom%2B18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XQ2mCzjhBew/Wq-8ZgzfLcI/AAAAAAAALYw/ZlFheLpAAhw3uZ9nfHzWi3Psbx1hTsaJgCEwYBhgL/s640/Bedroom%2B18.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uqXMnhyE4GM/Wq-4VROMARI/AAAAAAAALYM/L-kZUk3GesgBfmlU5A3GKKknaUXysP4QgCEwYBhgL/s1600/Bedroom%2B13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uqXMnhyE4GM/Wq-4VROMARI/AAAAAAAALYM/L-kZUk3GesgBfmlU5A3GKKknaUXysP4QgCEwYBhgL/s640/Bedroom%2B13.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />The dresser in the corner is a thrift store find that I painted Behr's Cottage White. I don't care that the drawers are wonky...I save the best dressers I find for my customers and keep the ones that I think people might not love the way I would. The mirror is hand me down from my Mom. The enamel pitcher and bowl are from a local antique shop.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nAdVadjCiBs/Wq-4fIy5zDI/AAAAAAAALYQ/IQnBn4znEKY-EZJvjvzLb21aaceoCasyACEwYBhgL/s1600/Bedroom%2B14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nAdVadjCiBs/Wq-4fIy5zDI/AAAAAAAALYQ/IQnBn4znEKY-EZJvjvzLb21aaceoCasyACEwYBhgL/s640/Bedroom%2B14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-omt8jhDrnvU/WrB8bPTR0rI/AAAAAAAALaI/wDh9wKDoPrEd-UVuFM4eVt9UOb6JUd_iQCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-omt8jhDrnvU/WrB8bPTR0rI/AAAAAAAALaI/wDh9wKDoPrEd-UVuFM4eVt9UOb6JUd_iQCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B16.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MYlK6-h-stM/WrB2XCzvIYI/AAAAAAAALZk/h0E9ZMfKNBQwlygdyQXuCc3rYPQlSs8lgCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MYlK6-h-stM/WrB2XCzvIYI/AAAAAAAALZk/h0E9ZMfKNBQwlygdyQXuCc3rYPQlSs8lgCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B23.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I am currently working on curtains for the front windows but on this little side window I just put a cafe rod and some pretty 50 cent curtains (made by Martha Stewart) I bought at the flea market.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ggrcIYiBoyY/WrBxyfxsh-I/AAAAAAAALZc/KueKJI20h2YW94ouZ1b1bbEdIzCxmCOxACEwYBhgL/s1600/Bedroom%2B22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ggrcIYiBoyY/WrBxyfxsh-I/AAAAAAAALZc/KueKJI20h2YW94ouZ1b1bbEdIzCxmCOxACEwYBhgL/s640/Bedroom%2B22.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0TlGocXDT8c/Wq5vFxxWx5I/AAAAAAAALXQ/vrZP07RpreIzF__buXe6elKJuvNacs9SwCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0TlGocXDT8c/Wq5vFxxWx5I/AAAAAAAALXQ/vrZP07RpreIzF__buXe6elKJuvNacs9SwCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B9.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Neal's nightstand is another family hand me down. A basket underneath holds his numerous pairs of mesh shorts.<br /><br /><br />This room gets such amazing light, as you can see from the pictures.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-duufzQaeUGs/WrB4Sg39W0I/AAAAAAAALZw/LT_bl7IgMR4te5iPQNgYJ_arR9ioxmx4ACLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-duufzQaeUGs/WrB4Sg39W0I/AAAAAAAALZw/LT_bl7IgMR4te5iPQNgYJ_arR9ioxmx4ACLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B24.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ba3JnUaJRAQ/WrB6lnJVG9I/AAAAAAAALZ8/A5vJfTlzOaY3UD42l1vQL0pfuJCC0btZgCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ba3JnUaJRAQ/WrB6lnJVG9I/AAAAAAAALZ8/A5vJfTlzOaY3UD42l1vQL0pfuJCC0btZgCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B25.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Well like I said there is still a lot to do in here...on my to do list today is get those curtains finished and get the antique mirror hung above the bed.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zZ3z0Er43Us/WrCG49hW3mI/AAAAAAAALaY/DHKOFpL9XgEd5gx_K9_c3uvQsCRKeoAWACLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2B27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zZ3z0Er43Us/WrCG49hW3mI/AAAAAAAALaY/DHKOFpL9XgEd5gx_K9_c3uvQsCRKeoAWACLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2B27.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7W2gSg0FR0U/WqnW_52S0oI/AAAAAAAALV0/TmPankFrM5InIxpZWFMt8qAzhNVoVy1xgCLcBGAs/s1600/March%2BInspiration%2B1%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7W2gSg0FR0U/WqnW_52S0oI/AAAAAAAALV0/TmPankFrM5InIxpZWFMt8qAzhNVoVy1xgCLcBGAs/s640/March%2BInspiration%2B1%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />I hope you enjoyed this first look at our bedroom, we sure are loving it! Thank you guys so much for being such wonderful followers and I will continue to share new parts of the room with you as we get them finished!<br /><br /><br />AND DO NOT FORGET....<a href="http://springfieldantiqueshow.com/" target="_blank">The Springfield Antique Show May Extravaganza </a>&nbsp;is just around the corner! I have been busy getting things priced and painted and will be out looking for goodies right up until the show! I am hoping to have time to show you guys some of the things I am taking this year.&nbsp; I am in spot #550! If you love flea markets/antique shows I strongly encourage you to come to this show! Not only do you get to meet me but there are sooo many goodies that are really affordable!<br /><br /><br /><br />Walls ~ Glidden's Swan White<br />Windows ~ Anderson<br />Ceiling Joists (Original) ~ Stained Minwax Dark Walnut<br />Floors (Original)&nbsp; ~ Stained Minwax Dark Walnut<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-62347971204442653282018-03-07T18:49:00.002-08:002018-03-14T18:57:49.526-07:00Farmhouse Inspiration ~ Spring <br /> <script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-4172060385606986", enable_page_level_ads: true }); </script> Although it may not look or feel spring here (we are actually getting hit with a lot of snow as we speak), warmer weather is just around the corner so I thought I would give you guys a little spring inspiration!!! This time of year the house always feels like it is in need of some flowers, amazing what a little bit of green can do for a room.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jde_FJOQXdM/Wp1LcXRHduI/AAAAAAAALSs/s77M45bq6M8v2fiQPx6Lbut0mEZHXzcRACLcBGAs/s1600/Spring%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jde_FJOQXdM/Wp1LcXRHduI/AAAAAAAALSs/s77M45bq6M8v2fiQPx6Lbut0mEZHXzcRACLcBGAs/s640/Spring%2B4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r-jeUCgWlDk/Wp6kS4Urv5I/AAAAAAAALUE/WREWaQY-IJAk5Dma-CZcTpQ8wI34bhVGgCLcBGAs/s1600/Spring%2B11%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r-jeUCgWlDk/Wp6kS4Urv5I/AAAAAAAALUE/WREWaQY-IJAk5Dma-CZcTpQ8wI34bhVGgCLcBGAs/s640/Spring%2B11%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Our garage and attic are just filled to the brim with furniture so I've got to decide what needs to get packed up! I am thinking I will be taking my dry sink (seen below) to sell among many other pieces of my personal furniture. With all of the rearranging and moving of rooms some pieces just don't have a place anymore. Speaking of moving rooms, I've been working on our master bedroom blog post...its not a reveal or anything because the room isn't completely done yet but we are sooo close!&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5uZXZUeUBA/WqBOVK-NjCI/AAAAAAAALVQ/TQcddBgkKmA2aj-m_wy9mj4UHEPItMhLQCLcBGAs/s1600/Spring%2B17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5uZXZUeUBA/WqBOVK-NjCI/AAAAAAAALVQ/TQcddBgkKmA2aj-m_wy9mj4UHEPItMhLQCLcBGAs/s640/Spring%2B17.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tL6YF3WnKb8/Wp6ldz_iuII/AAAAAAAALUQ/SyDtiSVqoYsFtqsKdOZj0hUV_IidkcikwCLcBGAs/s1600/Spring%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tL6YF3WnKb8/Wp6ldz_iuII/AAAAAAAALUQ/SyDtiSVqoYsFtqsKdOZj0hUV_IidkcikwCLcBGAs/s640/Spring%2B11.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by and until next time all my best!!&nbsp;</div>Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-59231464341513954312018-02-23T09:21:00.001-08:002018-02-23T09:21:07.497-08:00Master Bedroom Update and How I Refinished The Floors <br />Just wanted to give you guys a little update on our bedroom! We are so close to being done! I just finished the last section of the floors and as soon as the polyurethane is dry we can do all of the last finishing touches and move in!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NpK5SvV2JHQ/WpAi-AuFJsI/AAAAAAAALQ4/ytondFCVm3wYm2R99oQYY_2hBUpHVm3jgCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NpK5SvV2JHQ/WpAi-AuFJsI/AAAAAAAALQ4/ytondFCVm3wYm2R99oQYY_2hBUpHVm3jgCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The above picture is of the floors before I stained them. These floors were in really good condition and had definitely been stained at one point in their history but there wasn't any sort of sealer remaining on them. I chose not to sand these floors because I didn't want to loose all of their gorgeous patina and because I knew that they were so porous they would take the stain without sanding first. Really all I was looking to do was richen them. After scrubbing them many times to remove all of the dust and debris from the reno work I applied one coat of Minwax's Dark Walnut (same that I used for the overhead beams) with a rag as seen below. When staining I work in rows of 3 or 4 to insure that I have complete control over the amount of stain and so that it's not drying faster than I can work. I really wanted it to saturate the floors so I applied it pretty heavily and did not do any dry back wiping.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I0wzL0h3ZUo/WpAjELzDEMI/AAAAAAAALRA/01b3RTNVUYE8lq7fA1Z6KxrrS6h_yh4iwCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I0wzL0h3ZUo/WpAjELzDEMI/AAAAAAAALRA/01b3RTNVUYE8lq7fA1Z6KxrrS6h_yh4iwCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Once the stain was completely dry I applied 2 coats of water based polyurethane with a brush. This was my first time using water based polyurethane and I wanted to give it a try for comparison to oil based polyurethane which is what I usually use. A lot of people have warned me that it doesn't hold up well but I wanted to see for myself. Our bedroom is the only room upstairs so it won't be a high traffic area so I thought it was a good room to try it in. It definitely goes on very easily and your brush strokes go away immediately unlike with oil based polys where your brush stroke shows forever if you mess up. Over time I will let you guys know how the water based poly holds up to washings. It definitely seems like it going to look less shiny than an oil based semi-gloss poly does when dry and that is what I wanted for this room opposed to the dining room where I wanted the floors really shiny.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JpCYTMRBXw8/WpAjChEXjPI/AAAAAAAALQ8/Sm2yHfQbXKIasY9eybkrApaoP2mai7wSgCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JpCYTMRBXw8/WpAjChEXjPI/AAAAAAAALQ8/Sm2yHfQbXKIasY9eybkrApaoP2mai7wSgCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B2%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Another really exciting thing that we got done over the weekend was hanging this big old cupboard in the bedroom. I bought it years ago at the Springfield, Ohio Antique Show for this exact purpose. It waited patiently in our garage all these years until finally the other night we were able to hang it!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vPyCoCM2BDs/WpAl6Jvn_vI/AAAAAAAALRQ/iAYXtOge2WIeT6hbsE9tVblWZJVZwx45gCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1104" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vPyCoCM2BDs/WpAl6Jvn_vI/AAAAAAAALRQ/iAYXtOge2WIeT6hbsE9tVblWZJVZwx45gCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B5.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The inside was really gross (if you watched my Instagram stories you saw the before) so I gave it a good scrub and then painted it Behr's Cottage White&nbsp; (one of my favorite go to whites) to match the original paint on the outside of the cupboard.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_8VsaTklCQk/WpAnp6TBDxI/AAAAAAAALRc/QN8HZslBNyEN5IISLIuGea0-JcNNFKoEwCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B%2B7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_8VsaTklCQk/WpAnp6TBDxI/AAAAAAAALRc/QN8HZslBNyEN5IISLIuGea0-JcNNFKoEwCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B%2B7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I am going to use this beauty to hold all of my smaller fabric remnants and sewing notions. This corner of our bedroom is going to be my sewing area and I am so excited!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rWoltt59lJk/WpAok8RJI6I/AAAAAAAALRo/jsaOgFPll8YQqedzjh8qehhjtV7iw1InQCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rWoltt59lJk/WpAok8RJI6I/AAAAAAAALRo/jsaOgFPll8YQqedzjh8qehhjtV7iw1InQCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B6.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />We just have to finish up things like putting the base boards back down and some trim pieces here and there and then we can move our furniture in! I am so excited that I am going to have a pretty bedroom after 9 years of waiting and planning!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PKndAJoiyE8/WpBKfsOK5CI/AAAAAAAALR4/ADyJV5X6e9Q7JRQIWtuxUtV8RdV26QlqgCLcBGAs/s1600/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PKndAJoiyE8/WpBKfsOK5CI/AAAAAAAALR4/ADyJV5X6e9Q7JRQIWtuxUtV8RdV26QlqgCLcBGAs/s640/Bedroom%2BUpdate%2B10.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Can't wait to share all of the little finishing details with you guys!!<br /><br /><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-34359588363084787112018-02-15T07:11:00.001-08:002018-02-15T07:11:35.394-08:00Weekly Inspiration #1<br /><br />So I am back to doing the Weekly Inspiration posts!!! The whole reason I started these posts in the first place was because I always have so many pictures that I never end up sharing because they don't necessarily fit into any of the blog posts I am working on at the time, or I took them for a blog post and I can't use them all,&nbsp; or I just took them because the beauty of something caught my eye. There may not be any cohesion to the post, which will definitely drive me crazy, but I figure you guys would rather see a post of random pictures then none at all, right?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IDpeoiDHJ-Y/WoWbuqcGYbI/AAAAAAAALP0/tbCE1xXqNswSK9oaZZ0hPF9iFl5O4Zx5gCLcBGAs/s1600/Dining%2BRoom%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IDpeoiDHJ-Y/WoWbuqcGYbI/AAAAAAAALP0/tbCE1xXqNswSK9oaZZ0hPF9iFl5O4Zx5gCLcBGAs/s640/Dining%2BRoom%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fiez1bbbQV8/WnsXrErYAuI/AAAAAAAALK8/6Ch3hQ6-wmUBBM3x205Ae5A8HB6ldz2LACLcBGAs/s1600/Weekly%2BInspiration%2B1%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I always assumed that the email was a link that took you to my actual web page which it is not. I encourage you to go to my webpage to read the post just because my sidebar links are constantly changing and there may be other posts you may be interested in. Plus, you will be able to see what is new in my&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FarmhouseSupply" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>...many of things above are currently for sale!&nbsp;</div><br />I hope you enjoyed this weeks inspiration!&nbsp;<a href="http://farmhouse5540.blogspot.com/2018/02/master-bedroom-reno.html" target="_blank">Master bedroom</a> updates coming soon!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-16425258518351130772018-02-13T17:51:00.000-08:002018-02-13T17:51:07.579-08:00Farmhouse Inspiration ~ Red <br />Hello and welcome to this weeks Farmhouse Inspiration! First of all let me say a big thank you to all of you that took the time to comment on my last post and let me know how much you enjoy my blog! I hope that no one thought I was considering leaving blogland cause I'm not going anywhere...I absolutely love having a place to share our work and inspiring others to bring simple farmhouse style into their homes is my passion. I mean my ideas are endless...it is the hours that I don't have enough of!<br /><br /><br />So speaking of inspiring...in honor of Valentine's Day I chose RED as this weeks inspiration!! A touch of red here and there mixed with lots of creamy whites...ahhh perfection right? I like to bring little touches of red into our farmhouse with things that are naturally red like berries and fruits and then of course with some my favorite things antique linens and soft worn quilts.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MxFsbkBMa5Y/WoJC5zk5OXI/AAAAAAAALMY/9gfGf8zTp94v3SKO3BNUPnZxg1eqrhhFACLcBGAs/s1600/Weekly%2BInspiration%2B1%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MxFsbkBMa5Y/WoJC5zk5OXI/AAAAAAAALMY/9gfGf8zTp94v3SKO3BNUPnZxg1eqrhhFACLcBGAs/s640/Weekly%2BInspiration%2B1%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lAWoRogyjhc/WoJFvWji2iI/AAAAAAAALMk/L-VpMUQJTyslbsyJ8ftKx3x8RoInz7TxwCLcBGAs/s1600/Red%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lKHOcqzZkkQ/WoOLt4zrYUI/AAAAAAAALOE/u_nTEnhO3j4Y5BKOqtbYlBQg3bkKiB5uACLcBGAs/s1600/Red%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lKHOcqzZkkQ/WoOLt4zrYUI/AAAAAAAALOE/u_nTEnhO3j4Y5BKOqtbYlBQg3bkKiB5uACLcBGAs/s640/Red%2B11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I hope you enjoyed this weeks Farmhouse Inspiration and Happy Valentine's Day!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-6819003808114357442018-02-06T07:28:00.001-08:002018-02-06T11:32:39.591-08:00Master Bedroom Reno <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wanted to share some of our progress on our master bedroom! I have been talking about our renovations on it so much on here but really there just hasn't been much to show you guys! However, we are finally reaching the final stages and I am getting so excited!&nbsp;</div><br /><br /><br />So just to explain the room that is going to be our master bedroom is the old upstairs guest room seen below.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-phDM2heqVzo/Wnkg8IW35lI/AAAAAAAALJ8/P8JHxtXabloCIlQuAwFP_MF_2y0Xc4kPwCLcBGAs/s1600/Master%2BBedroom%2B14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-phDM2heqVzo/Wnkg8IW35lI/AAAAAAAALJ8/P8JHxtXabloCIlQuAwFP_MF_2y0Xc4kPwCLcBGAs/s640/Master%2BBedroom%2B14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />We knew when we bought the house that we wanted to make this room into our master bedroom. However, the heat and electricity to this part of the house were no longer working properly and the room needed to be fully gutted for those things to be fixed. We knew it would be an expensive and time consuming job and we were only going to do it once so we wanted to do it right when we finally did it. Right after we first moved in I removed the paneling in this room and fixed the plaster walls underneath. I tried to make it as pretty as possible and this room functioned fine as a summer guest room and as a make shift studio for me but this past summer we finally had the money and time to start making into our dream master bedroom.<br /><br /><br />The to do list would include after completely gutting the room.... putting in new windows, insulating, restoring the floor, running new wiring, adding duct work for heating, putting up drywall and then bead board on the walls and a ship lap ceiling.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ACVmc1VxVnw/WnkRsRM4ASI/AAAAAAAALJc/MEDqG8HjqGQlP-E4s_mgDSB7wgIBT3KfACLcBGAs/s1600/Master%2BBedroom%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ACVmc1VxVnw/WnkRsRM4ASI/AAAAAAAALJc/MEDqG8HjqGQlP-E4s_mgDSB7wgIBT3KfACLcBGAs/s640/Master%2BBedroom%2B11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />I have to say I usually absolutely love demo work but taking down this ceiling was awful! Our farm was originally a sheep farm and we think they used the wool from the sheep as the insulation in the ceiling! The wool combined with 100 plus years of mouse droppings made it such a messy itchy process! It took us forever to get it all cleaned up and out of the house this being an upstairs room and all...boy am I glad that it is done and over with.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-or97gZ6wZzY/WnkSxKxdBPI/AAAAAAAALJo/6Ppu4RWoIOcoXnAStaOTBNV7PE6MIJxFgCLcBGAs/s1600/Master%2BBedroom%2B12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-or97gZ6wZzY/WnkSxKxdBPI/AAAAAAAALJo/6Ppu4RWoIOcoXnAStaOTBNV7PE6MIJxFgCLcBGAs/s640/Master%2BBedroom%2B12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />As we started taking down the plaster and lath on the walls it was so cool to see the original framing&nbsp; ...we could also see that there was absolutely no insulation in the walls.&nbsp; We also took the plaster off of the pot belly stove chimney exposing the beautiful old brick.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yfPv4FIrKKw/WnkQaRr-oII/AAAAAAAALJQ/qJekGt1nY0QjKiy02CoPtbtUZnjk_QtAQCLcBGAs/s1600/Master%2BBedroom%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yfPv4FIrKKw/WnkQaRr-oII/AAAAAAAALJQ/qJekGt1nY0QjKiy02CoPtbtUZnjk_QtAQCLcBGAs/s640/Master%2BBedroom%2B10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />I always feel like being done with the demo work and having that all cleaned up is a major turning point in our renovations.&nbsp; At least then the kids can be in the area we are working on with us. We try to teach them as much as possible and they really love helping.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2nX3cHxeuPA/WnnEJivbZ3I/AAAAAAAALKg/IKGZPsp7tBE-idKK7QEH2vsnHL1GKuo6ACLcBGAs/s1600/Master%2BBedroom%2B15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2nX3cHxeuPA/WnnEJivbZ3I/AAAAAAAALKg/IKGZPsp7tBE-idKK7QEH2vsnHL1GKuo6ACLcBGAs/s640/Master%2BBedroom%2B15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yPspAnLFNvU/WnkMM0yi74I/AAAAAAAALI8/xt4ClOka3lAIVhd1W40pYlQZfFK-8onZwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Master%2BBedroom%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yPspAnLFNvU/WnkMM0yi74I/AAAAAAAALI8/xt4ClOka3lAIVhd1W40pYlQZfFK-8onZwCEwYBhgL/s640/Master%2BBedroom%2B2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Once we saw how beautiful the original support beams in the ceiling were we knew we would keep them exposed. We scrubbed them and then stained them Minwax's Dark Walnut. We decided to keep the ceiling vaulted and put up ship lap running it all the way up to the peak. The picture below shows where we are now in the whole process...I have to finish painting and Neal has to finish putting up the ship lap boards that run along where the wall meets the ceiling. The ceiling will need a couple more coats of paint and then it will be done!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vterIfNTP_c/Wnm1EoyW4iI/AAAAAAAALKQ/WedpoLom3AUX_xx-uCjiP7mHkhgo_6y4gCLcBGAs/s1600/Master%2BBedroom%2B14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vterIfNTP_c/Wnm1EoyW4iI/AAAAAAAALKQ/WedpoLom3AUX_xx-uCjiP7mHkhgo_6y4gCLcBGAs/s640/Master%2BBedroom%2B14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7l5BZmssPc0/WnkMGxWdyXI/AAAAAAAALIs/27cKJhiTpPwnhkiACiUEOKgzPIVGiNn7gCLcBGAs/s1600/Master%2BBedroom%2B1%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7l5BZmssPc0/WnkMGxWdyXI/AAAAAAAALIs/27cKJhiTpPwnhkiACiUEOKgzPIVGiNn7gCLcBGAs/s640/Master%2BBedroom%2B1%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kQ20IQ0LkhQ/WnkMMy5QruI/AAAAAAAALIw/cTEO_1523rQcmNMLvaiKLCGJki0gzIeEQCLcBGAs/s1600/Master%2BBedroom%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kQ20IQ0LkhQ/WnkMMy5QruI/AAAAAAAALIw/cTEO_1523rQcmNMLvaiKLCGJki0gzIeEQCLcBGAs/s640/Master%2BBedroom%2B3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />This has definitely been one of our longer projects as we started it late in the summer and now are really only able to work on it in the evenings and on the weekends.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D7enUCl_wrs/WmlN7GPWHtI/AAAAAAAALGU/05DAfUaJvhMcCKu9hhesj06lulPjBVMbwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Winter%2B17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1033" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D7enUCl_wrs/WmlN7GPWHtI/AAAAAAAALGU/05DAfUaJvhMcCKu9hhesj06lulPjBVMbwCPcBGAYYCw/s640/Winter%2B17.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I will be keeping to my favorite and timeless "whites and creams mixed with dark woods and metals palette" in this room. We have some new to us antique pieces of furniture and some great hand-me-downs that we are super excited about that will go into the bedroom once it is finished. Being at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Taylorantiquemall/" target="_blank">antique mall </a>where I have a booth all of the time enabled me to slowly find the perfect pieces of furniture for the room. We are definitely in the home stretch now and I can't wait to start putting it all together!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J7SRiksx7ho/WnkLPvM5MzI/AAAAAAAALIk/WCaKU_81mssgj5xmM-r2_UQzYN3axnVHQCLcBGAs/s1600/Master%2BBedroom%2B6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J7SRiksx7ho/WnkLPvM5MzI/AAAAAAAALIk/WCaKU_81mssgj5xmM-r2_UQzYN3axnVHQCLcBGAs/s640/Master%2BBedroom%2B6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I will keep you guys updated on our progress! Make sure to follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/farmhouse5540/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;for videos of our bedroom renovation and tutorials. With the instant gratification of Instagram these days I do hope that people are still reading blogs!&nbsp; I don't get half as much feedback here on my blog as I do on Instagram but I'm pretty sure you guys are reading and enjoying it, or at least I hope! Each blog post I do takes me hours but for me it is worth every minute if I know I inspired someone! That reminds me, I am going to be going back to doing a weekly farmhouse inspiration post filled with all of the pictures that I took that week...so stay tuned for that!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Windows ~ Anderson<br />Wall Color ~ Glidden's Swan White<br />Beams ~ Minwax's Dark WalnutMegan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-84433977476463111932018-01-24T19:57:00.002-08:002018-01-28T09:18:30.183-08:00Farmhouse Inspiration ~ Winter Sunlight <br />Time for some FARMHOUSE INSPIRATION!!! It is the heart of winter here and I've been enjoying all of the bright sunlight that streams into our farmhouse this time of year. The sitting area of our dining room gets so much sunlight it is almost like a sun room on most days.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KN0JfZ8tvcw/WmlHehrjpWI/AAAAAAAALGA/PKqbXSJItZsMXPfAsMazL2cdQvoDFpzIQCLcBGAs/s1600/Winter%2B16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KN0JfZ8tvcw/WmlHehrjpWI/AAAAAAAALGA/PKqbXSJItZsMXPfAsMazL2cdQvoDFpzIQCLcBGAs/s640/Winter%2B16.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XiVBMoquj5A/Wmj4rWasyxI/AAAAAAAALDw/z4Fpi8TJVW8l07Q1QZ06oJJGRJiwLORcwCLcBGAs/s1600/Winter%2B7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XiVBMoquj5A/Wmj4rWasyxI/AAAAAAAALDw/z4Fpi8TJVW8l07Q1QZ06oJJGRJiwLORcwCLcBGAs/s640/Winter%2B7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Winter time calls for warm and cozy areas to curl up with a good book or magazine. My mom loves to sit in here and drink her tea when she visits and Millie loves laying on the crib daybed to read her books.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fMMTX-017lU/Wm4FxFmIE8I/AAAAAAAALHw/a5LTTJcqDXsdzX7aG6RMIccYKLbkjIZKACLcBGAs/s1600/Winter%2B22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fMMTX-017lU/Wm4FxFmIE8I/AAAAAAAALHw/a5LTTJcqDXsdzX7aG6RMIccYKLbkjIZKACLcBGAs/s640/Winter%2B22.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BJHf0X-uoLM/WmnoTc6YPyI/AAAAAAAALG8/ZGlnCGJwjng-yXcCbB3V9HAomIEHIgr-QCLcBGAs/s1600/Winter%2B19.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BJHf0X-uoLM/WmnoTc6YPyI/AAAAAAAALG8/ZGlnCGJwjng-yXcCbB3V9HAomIEHIgr-QCLcBGAs/s640/Winter%2B19.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eQYJqXVU3jw/Wmk_T2-p66I/AAAAAAAALFA/8gleN8qt8vYgnRfJRiWAMbaqxYlx67fiwCLcBGAs/s1600/Winter%2B11.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eQYJqXVU3jw/Wmk_T2-p66I/AAAAAAAALFA/8gleN8qt8vYgnRfJRiWAMbaqxYlx67fiwCLcBGAs/s640/Winter%2B11.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--CQcsxEix-s/WmlAw9E3RsI/AAAAAAAALFM/kBqDqKSNAkUaKFTsdE3vBVUkRHe60XeDACLcBGAs/s1600/Winter%2B12%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--CQcsxEix-s/WmlAw9E3RsI/AAAAAAAALFM/kBqDqKSNAkUaKFTsdE3vBVUkRHe60XeDACLcBGAs/s640/Winter%2B12%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CuO5PBgnQwo/WmlAz0LCFLI/AAAAAAAALFQ/19izqI86eAERUJmzBKvriMp6APVA9X79gCLcBGAs/s1600/Winter%2B13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CuO5PBgnQwo/WmlAz0LCFLI/AAAAAAAALFQ/19izqI86eAERUJmzBKvriMp6APVA9X79gCLcBGAs/s640/Winter%2B13.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I really can't believe that it is the end of January already...we have been spending just about every free second trying to get our master bedroom finished so this month has really flown by! I am working on a blog post about our master bedroom and now that most of the furniture can finally go into it we have most of our downstairs (which was acting a storage area for all of the bedroom furniture) back. I am still working on the dining room blog post but now that we aren't using it as a storage area I should be able to get the post finished soon! Here is a little sneak peek at our bedroom...we are almost to the decorating phase so I am getting sooo excited!<br />,<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D7enUCl_wrs/WmlN7GPWHtI/AAAAAAAALGQ/Hl81xWxWgu0W1Chr1J0FdVjPJjJLbFcvQCLcBGAs/s1600/Winter%2B17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1033" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D7enUCl_wrs/WmlN7GPWHtI/AAAAAAAALGQ/Hl81xWxWgu0W1Chr1J0FdVjPJjJLbFcvQCLcBGAs/s640/Winter%2B17.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Make sure to follow me on Instagram to see all of my renovation stories and tutorials!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-21627304958715917312018-01-06T11:07:00.000-08:002018-01-06T11:45:44.827-08:00Farmhouse Inspiration ~ Staying Warm and Cozy <br />Since a lot of the country is being swept by snow storms and frigid cold temperatures I decided to make this "Farmhouse Inspiration" post all about staying warm and cozy!!! For me nothing means warm and cozy more than soft and warm quilts and lots of candles!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iivXDMWk8XY/Wk-KRUZhR5I/AAAAAAAAK-U/TD_S9joZgbgPlAAhW9Sm4rbZz8TZ3LyiwCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iivXDMWk8XY/Wk-KRUZhR5I/AAAAAAAAK-U/TD_S9joZgbgPlAAhW9Sm4rbZz8TZ3LyiwCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KIY_qDgGae0/Wk-KUHXc8bI/AAAAAAAAK-Y/ObFK4iTB8qEP0jQhceeAG0fFDlxi7cPSQCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KIY_qDgGae0/Wk-KUHXc8bI/AAAAAAAAK-Y/ObFK4iTB8qEP0jQhceeAG0fFDlxi7cPSQCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lvt7QzG1ptI/WlEBqZ80BQI/AAAAAAAALAI/aLuSigRVaxQnUvHRQlarFSp6j373n8dxACLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lvt7QzG1ptI/WlEBqZ80BQI/AAAAAAAALAI/aLuSigRVaxQnUvHRQlarFSp6j373n8dxACLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B16.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b4wDjdcm6p4/WlEBun7JkpI/AAAAAAAALAM/zzTJBxIJ7fgalzGaSTe_xf7Zo4kHh_OtgCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b4wDjdcm6p4/WlEBun7JkpI/AAAAAAAALAM/zzTJBxIJ7fgalzGaSTe_xf7Zo4kHh_OtgCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B17.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xd51XYcSCac/WlEDGjTLPxI/AAAAAAAALAY/WrEKfVxChNoryOr3cW7uXROlnCAFVYkTgCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B19.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xd51XYcSCac/WlEDGjTLPxI/AAAAAAAALAY/WrEKfVxChNoryOr3cW7uXROlnCAFVYkTgCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B19.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_RcxT4EcYAA/Wk-K_Sk8mKI/AAAAAAAAK-k/rvdemksQ5P0Zae23PjHIqC-QnMfJqgFFQCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B3%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_RcxT4EcYAA/Wk-K_Sk8mKI/AAAAAAAAK-k/rvdemksQ5P0Zae23PjHIqC-QnMfJqgFFQCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B3%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L84ZZd4rSC8/Wk-KanrYglI/AAAAAAAAK-c/VTNhMwXRCy8Wxl05XnxYjeXddHWnYhYfQCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L84ZZd4rSC8/Wk-KanrYglI/AAAAAAAAK-c/VTNhMwXRCy8Wxl05XnxYjeXddHWnYhYfQCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B2%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I found the beautiful quilt above at&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://thevintagemarketmi.com/" target="_blank">The Vintage Market</a>&nbsp;show we did in Monroe, Michigan in the fall and the gorgeous one below I bought at the last&nbsp;<a href="http://www.springfieldantiqueshow.com/" target="_blank">Springfield, Ohio Antique Show </a>&nbsp; that we did in September. There are always so many beautiful quilts at the Springfield Show but this all white one was calling my name.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QzeJUu79oeU/WlDbLJ81kRI/AAAAAAAAK_Q/r174GUerDqoUbGbMF77BQFdBMZZgZN-iQCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QzeJUu79oeU/WlDbLJ81kRI/AAAAAAAAK_Q/r174GUerDqoUbGbMF77BQFdBMZZgZN-iQCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PDcB9aN138A/WlDbadOUzTI/AAAAAAAAK_U/UXtwUIVffv8ck6_Lym-M5aXFN18zgUIhACLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PDcB9aN138A/WlDbadOUzTI/AAAAAAAAK_U/UXtwUIVffv8ck6_Lym-M5aXFN18zgUIhACLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B9.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t0UtvxLmWpw/WlDf8tuNiGI/AAAAAAAAK_s/kLK-QiqXh80iZ2zu3gaAUKg3diOiH_fYgCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t0UtvxLmWpw/WlDf8tuNiGI/AAAAAAAAK_s/kLK-QiqXh80iZ2zu3gaAUKg3diOiH_fYgCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I know I said this last winter but the outside is so beautiful here this time of year that I like to keep the inside super simple so that the outside seen through all of our big windows is really what you see when you move from room to room. Most days it really does feel like we live in a giant snow globe.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ygj9Bjmc6PI/WlDXh4YdPLI/AAAAAAAAK_A/1myGZ9Y0g8I5V3xRer3AceBvJiG09LzJQCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ygj9Bjmc6PI/WlDXh4YdPLI/AAAAAAAAK_A/1myGZ9Y0g8I5V3xRer3AceBvJiG09LzJQCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkFkrIJ7zIE/WlDXqocO3XI/AAAAAAAAK_E/ultBkcNYd5gbavBgH-AuxuGpvxrzpE3UwCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkFkrIJ7zIE/WlDXqocO3XI/AAAAAAAAK_E/ultBkcNYd5gbavBgH-AuxuGpvxrzpE3UwCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B6.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PrlCj4iP7xw/WlDeyWEnALI/AAAAAAAAK_g/QuWSH3mO6XA00VHhrlhr8tcOH1kYF79bQCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PrlCj4iP7xw/WlDeyWEnALI/AAAAAAAAK_g/QuWSH3mO6XA00VHhrlhr8tcOH1kYF79bQCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TMc_GLs2wmM/WlDfo99UNgI/AAAAAAAAK_o/gpCS6NQ8IjgHmml3q5UEEEXC6lISpyBEgCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TMc_GLs2wmM/WlDfo99UNgI/AAAAAAAAK_o/gpCS6NQ8IjgHmml3q5UEEEXC6lISpyBEgCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B13.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LivGuYgxTAY/WlEaXWRMqKI/AAAAAAAALAo/6FpgzO9INOAHFMMkUQ8vBca-FMUm7aiOQCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LivGuYgxTAY/WlEaXWRMqKI/AAAAAAAALAo/6FpgzO9INOAHFMMkUQ8vBca-FMUm7aiOQCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B22.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />We took our Christmas tree down this morning but we always move it to the back porch so that we can continue to enjoy it even after Christmas is over. I always feel so badly for the tree, I mean it spent all those years growing just perfectly and then its life is suddenly cut short so that it can be someone's Christmas tree for a couple of weeks. I feel like if we can continue to enjoy it for a while longer then maybe its not such a wasteful thing to have cut one down.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GcPVTwBy-c8/WlEaemWwjxI/AAAAAAAALAs/lOnjAoiZB0ki6GZjVmPdC_FiyRTTj7BtACLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B%2B20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GcPVTwBy-c8/WlEaemWwjxI/AAAAAAAALAs/lOnjAoiZB0ki6GZjVmPdC_FiyRTTj7BtACLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B%2B20.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5lGoBSTFDqw/WlEa5_cA7YI/AAAAAAAALAw/f47Z8DnMwkUxUCVF-YHJb-krTDKhhWCxACLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B21.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5lGoBSTFDqw/WlEa5_cA7YI/AAAAAAAALAw/f47Z8DnMwkUxUCVF-YHJb-krTDKhhWCxACLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B21.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RLlIyFgy91g/WlD-kFqKFxI/AAAAAAAAK_8/zF0YhnfO54kIU9u_OOn3RJjW2zxlzIqmwCLcBGAs/s1600/Staying%2BWarm%2B14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RLlIyFgy91g/WlD-kFqKFxI/AAAAAAAAK_8/zF0YhnfO54kIU9u_OOn3RJjW2zxlzIqmwCLcBGAs/s640/Staying%2BWarm%2B14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Today the high is 5 degrees and we have a couple feet of snow so it is definitely a stay inside kind of day. This is one of my favorite times of the year because with only the inside of the house to focus on and no desire to go anywhere in a blizzard my creative juices really get flowing and I can get so much done in a day. Although Neal may feel a little differently as he is the one that does all of the shoveling and plowing! On that note I can't wait to show you guys all that we are working on...I hope to get a blog post up this week showing our progress on the master bedroom!<br /><br />Until next time stay warm!!!<br /><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-49587862461757634242018-01-02T19:47:00.002-08:002018-01-02T19:47:38.797-08:00Our Feature In Farmhouse Style Magazine!!!<br />I have the most exciting news to share with you guys!! Our home is featured in a new magazine called <u>Farmhouse Style</u>&nbsp;and it is available in stores now!! Most of you know how passionate I am about restoring our farmhouse and about decorating so you know HOW BIG OF A DEAL this is to me!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XvohsULxNs4/WkxDyi_DtEI/AAAAAAAAK9Y/m6XQCSq5tjUPXFKLMRh1cs0UFmA20uSDwCLcBGAs/s1600/Magazine%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XvohsULxNs4/WkxDyi_DtEI/AAAAAAAAK9Y/m6XQCSq5tjUPXFKLMRh1cs0UFmA20uSDwCLcBGAs/s640/Magazine%2B3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is what the cover looks like so that you know what to look for!!&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UT_v8mhSOUI/WkxCeux6o9I/AAAAAAAAK9M/SNJPtEOZFKkPFhezVSNkJ4DZTz6HhEjhgCLcBGAs/s1600/Magazine%2B2%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UT_v8mhSOUI/WkxCeux6o9I/AAAAAAAAK9M/SNJPtEOZFKkPFhezVSNkJ4DZTz6HhEjhgCLcBGAs/s640/Magazine%2B2%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />It was hard to keep this secret so long as it was June when we had the honor of having the talented Anne Gridley and Gary Graves come to photograph the house. Anne had been trying to shoot our house for some time when she finally got the okay from Country Sampler to come and photograph it for a brand new magazine. I have to say I was hesitant at first because so much of our house is still in major renovation phase or just plain old gross/embarrassing whatever you want to call it phase. I really struggle with people seeing the undone parts of our farmhouse because they are just so bad they aren't even worth trying to make presentable so I have kind of just given up on them! But having our home in a magazine is a dream come true for me and Anne felt confident there was enough to photograph so I decided to swallow my pride and roll up my shirt sleeves and make the house the best we could make it in the time frame we had to work with.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Evbw8MXzLdk/WkxCYFAyiII/AAAAAAAAK9I/4U-NNPIBq70cOB5EI1CQD3jjfrFpm8JdgCLcBGAs/s1600/Magazine%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Evbw8MXzLdk/WkxCYFAyiII/AAAAAAAAK9I/4U-NNPIBq70cOB5EI1CQD3jjfrFpm8JdgCLcBGAs/s640/Magazine%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Neal and I had quite a few sleepless nights getting the house ready...I mean honestly my worst fear was that they would move that one piece of furniture that I hadn't cleaned under and find a dust bunny or something! That probably did happen but I didn't see it if it did thankfully! I tried to stay out of their way but also close by if they needed something in particular. My absolute favorite part of the whole experience was watching Anne and Gary work together, with their trained eyes they seemed to be able to read each others minds as to what needed to be reworked or restyled. Styling is my ultimate dream job so seeing how they worked almost effortlessly at it gave me the utmost respect for them. Plus it was really neat seeing how other people decided to display my things, even if it wasn't exactly what I would personally do I loved walking into a room after they were done shooting it and seeing how they have moved things around. It really was one of the best days of my life and I will never forget it. A big thank you to Anne and Gary and to Country Sampler for this amazing experience and most of all to Neal because he always works so hard to make things exactly how I envision them and is willing to stay up with me until 3 in the morning to scrub every single floor in the house on occasions like this.<br /><br /><br />I was so worried that our home wouldn't actually make it into the magazine or something but sure enough we got our copy last week and it was so exciting to see it all put together!! Most importantly I feel like our farmhouse is finally getting the recognition for the beauty Neal and I saw in her from the very beginning.<br /><br /><br />I hope you guys will go out and get a copy or you can order one from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.countrysampler.com/issues/detail.php?issue_code=M65124" target="_blank">Countrysampler.com</a>&nbsp;if you can't find it in a store near you. So many of you have been following my blog from the very start and I can't thank you guys enough for all of your sweet comments and support over the years!!Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-51797582980808302062017-12-21T20:19:00.001-08:002017-12-22T06:28:56.987-08:00A Very Merry Christmas <br />It is hard to believe that Christmas is just a few days away! There is so much to do this time of year the weeks seem to just fly by! But in the midst of all the holiday hustle and bustle I wanted to share with you guys a little change in our kitchen!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oJYmh2aaOoE/WjnTVFKyJ2I/AAAAAAAAK3E/ynsWetphvtc5A5FNxB6ouFNaFqU256MSgCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oJYmh2aaOoE/WjnTVFKyJ2I/AAAAAAAAK3E/ynsWetphvtc5A5FNxB6ouFNaFqU256MSgCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />The chalkboard I had above the stove had been bothering me for awhile, I just wasn't loving the way it looked anymore and new I wanted a change for the space. Then I remembered that my in-laws had saved the tin from their bathroom ceiling for us when they had their bathroom remodeled and realized that would be the perfect thing!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OKEHJ1dHOPs/WjnX9MlpG5I/AAAAAAAAK3c/4uxOSrdLaRcyqvrHjG3z76IVJyuRFhA0wCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OKEHJ1dHOPs/WjnX9MlpG5I/AAAAAAAAK3c/4uxOSrdLaRcyqvrHjG3z76IVJyuRFhA0wCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Neal cut the tin to fit in the space above the stove and I gave it a couple fresh coats of white paint (Glidden's Swan White). We are in the middle of so many major projects it was nice to have a little project that we were able to start and finish in under a half hour.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wL-6OIW-c7c/WjnUNoUfHVI/AAAAAAAAK3U/bNfRxr7cjxo6s8UijpIOTHtDMfsM1UxRQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Christmas%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wL-6OIW-c7c/WjnUNoUfHVI/AAAAAAAAK3U/bNfRxr7cjxo6s8UijpIOTHtDMfsM1UxRQCEwYBhgL/s640/Christmas%2B2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I hung a big wreath on it for Christmas but I am pretty sure I have just the thing to put here once the holidays are over...stay tuned!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r1ks0_g06_Q/WjnlTOxTlVI/AAAAAAAAK4c/_qMxyTUeH5sRCfhAUk4BSu8Cxx8INPqQQCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r1ks0_g06_Q/WjnlTOxTlVI/AAAAAAAAK4c/_qMxyTUeH5sRCfhAUk4BSu8Cxx8INPqQQCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sf2l47L4tHU/Wjx3m731zvI/AAAAAAAAK6w/g9PuGAzf4gg4VicTYKTNCS1ooyPzqLalACLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sf2l47L4tHU/Wjx3m731zvI/AAAAAAAAK6w/g9PuGAzf4gg4VicTYKTNCS1ooyPzqLalACLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B23.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I also thought I would share some other little peeks of the house this Christmas...enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VW2K8h5AlDg/WjxzFH-863I/AAAAAAAAK6U/_rz0NVUhTJAZ_H29QZP3WefYfMs1MhD3ACLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VW2K8h5AlDg/WjxzFH-863I/AAAAAAAAK6U/_rz0NVUhTJAZ_H29QZP3WefYfMs1MhD3ACLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B22.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xzceemroOR0/Wjx647eQwiI/AAAAAAAAK68/EWyv5hblNSE-zpa_3S5lFcMGnAv1_utbgCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xzceemroOR0/Wjx647eQwiI/AAAAAAAAK68/EWyv5hblNSE-zpa_3S5lFcMGnAv1_utbgCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B25.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Well I still have some last minute gifts to wrap and tomorrow I start all of the holiday baking...the kids and I look forward to the baking part of Christmas all year long. The kids favorite part is making the sugar cookies...they just love rolling out the dough, cutting them out with the cookie cutters and&nbsp; decorating them. I love that my kids love to bake as much as I do but that also means there will be sprinkles on every square inch of my kitchen!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6djVKOkpGNk/WjyGhpYwfGI/AAAAAAAAK7o/4aedBad21xU0i5JJs70zLr-Xy83YmKVlgCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6djVKOkpGNk/WjyGhpYwfGI/AAAAAAAAK7o/4aedBad21xU0i5JJs70zLr-Xy83YmKVlgCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B27.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LR7GIbnP7R8/WjyBOHruC-I/AAAAAAAAK7M/Z5q7yK41ABQUPqK_DC81Xh8CCE4Hdgp4QCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LR7GIbnP7R8/WjyBOHruC-I/AAAAAAAAK7M/Z5q7yK41ABQUPqK_DC81Xh8CCE4Hdgp4QCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B26.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bJaMxbjcJOk/Wj0WiJkG0sI/AAAAAAAAK78/y4WKjR7_vyk3mhWfXWvBaWm5zztQJDabACLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bJaMxbjcJOk/Wj0WiJkG0sI/AAAAAAAAK78/y4WKjR7_vyk3mhWfXWvBaWm5zztQJDabACLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B19.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Dc0axk0fmI/WjxtYCBF-6I/AAAAAAAAK6A/RoZlRfCmMOU1ugSG94WEisEaabnlIUibgCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Dc0axk0fmI/WjxtYCBF-6I/AAAAAAAAK6A/RoZlRfCmMOU1ugSG94WEisEaabnlIUibgCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">From our family to yours ~ HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!</div>Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-23937910406505917752017-12-05T07:18:00.002-08:002017-12-12T07:27:33.629-08:00Farmhouse Christmas 2017 <br />Happy Holidays Friends! I have begun decorating the house for the holidays and I wanted to share what I have done so far! I know I say it all of the time but keeping it simple is priority number one, this time of year of is so busy for us and I love having a cozy uncluttered farmhouse to come home to.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I4IKOCjrdpE/Wiv3SWMXL8I/AAAAAAAAKzg/Q6iH7qazraMzr88F9oNzHjcaCJsrC7aUACLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I4IKOCjrdpE/Wiv3SWMXL8I/AAAAAAAAKzg/Q6iH7qazraMzr88F9oNzHjcaCJsrC7aUACLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B39.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4GCmQ7A-Mtk/WiYAmJWvfwI/AAAAAAAAKtM/uNy-zh0aSikQjZbIErpVll-STy0E1-0jQCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4GCmQ7A-Mtk/WiYAmJWvfwI/AAAAAAAAKtM/uNy-zh0aSikQjZbIErpVll-STy0E1-0jQCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Lots of ironstone, old fashioned stockings, soft comfy textiles and pine boughs make our front room sitting area cozy and inviting for the holidays.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8h6XPYBzGFo/WiYRlny7-3I/AAAAAAAAKu0/4fhI0f6mr2YDNSrMwCaNFf04F5KZxSPCQCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8h6XPYBzGFo/WiYRlny7-3I/AAAAAAAAKu0/4fhI0f6mr2YDNSrMwCaNFf04F5KZxSPCQCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B19.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6HYvnjrFKF0/WiagxQo5g_I/AAAAAAAAKwY/WxjIzHgijUcQV_jCal7VkdCogCBBff4twCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6HYvnjrFKF0/WiagxQo5g_I/AAAAAAAAKwY/WxjIzHgijUcQV_jCal7VkdCogCBBff4twCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B21.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WJswfBsWYVk/WiYaS0JxiVI/AAAAAAAAKwI/OwpbQF5hhKkfmkP1leW5wkyTTSaqRL-hwCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WJswfBsWYVk/WiYaS0JxiVI/AAAAAAAAKwI/OwpbQF5hhKkfmkP1leW5wkyTTSaqRL-hwCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B23.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br />I filled one of my new ironstone bowls with a bunch of vintage ornaments that I picked up at the Goodwill.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LqoAfkiFxI4/Wiarmu2ILeI/AAAAAAAAKxI/-a0--_qbcTMjJCuHfxzYBltmDO8s0Y6uACLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LqoAfkiFxI4/Wiarmu2ILeI/AAAAAAAAKxI/-a0--_qbcTMjJCuHfxzYBltmDO8s0Y6uACLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B26.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Decorating with things that I use all year long intermixed with some Christmas items keeps me from spending a lot money and from having to keep bin after bin of holiday decor in the attic all year long. I have to wonder where people store some of the things I see!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HoQ7VTiIFLs/WiYXYcGQp9I/AAAAAAAAKvs/GTw00hogaKYNNPAWDjfeJyf_sVGdZ51SQCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HoQ7VTiIFLs/WiYXYcGQp9I/AAAAAAAAKvs/GTw00hogaKYNNPAWDjfeJyf_sVGdZ51SQCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B20.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />To each his own in decorating and I know my style isn't for everyone but I have noticed that a very cluttered "lots of things not made in America" on every surface look is popular this Christmas and I personally feel Americans have gotten away from what Christmas is really about...I don't mean in a religious sense I just mean fundamentally...I am referring to earlier times when people decorated with what they cut in the woods or hand made for each other and the act of doing these things was what was cherished. I think it is important that we try to get back to that and teach our kids that hand made presents or decorations are so much better. As much as I love to shop I think we have just become way too fixated on the buying part of Christmas, not to mention how much waste ends up in the landfills because of it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9DDx4Si5AfQ/WiYOK4uwmOI/AAAAAAAAKuI/hLD1L1kgvzICVSesjgdnb3NIVUiFAfP8ACLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9DDx4Si5AfQ/WiYOK4uwmOI/AAAAAAAAKuI/hLD1L1kgvzICVSesjgdnb3NIVUiFAfP8ACLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B16.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I honestly don't see much Christmas decor in the stores that is fitting of this ideal so other than a few ornaments, some stems,&nbsp; and many vintage items the only Christmas decor I have bought so far this year are these absolutely gorgeous stockings made by Christine at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/1871Farmhouse/items" target="_blank">1871Farmhouse</a>...I am sure you guys are all familiar with her amazingly beautiful work.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OaWB6M5DlSY/WiYUga1MPsI/AAAAAAAAKvg/zWSYNW0qcOE9DBFcUNLKjlyWS3z4_9oAQCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OaWB6M5DlSY/WiYUga1MPsI/AAAAAAAAKvg/zWSYNW0qcOE9DBFcUNLKjlyWS3z4_9oAQCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I am absolutely in love with these stockings and the nostalgic look they create in our home.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OT9-9OAurtw/WiYCI-m4jUI/AAAAAAAAKtk/bF1XR7zdSAkBAWSlhp6Uter94kB9md4XACLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B1%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OT9-9OAurtw/WiYCI-m4jUI/AAAAAAAAKtk/bF1XR7zdSAkBAWSlhp6Uter94kB9md4XACLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B1%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-003ci-bUYXk/Wiat7yXzZoI/AAAAAAAAKxU/4Baju0lQCAgyuS3rjmhVCVoMyRjfzHMsQCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-003ci-bUYXk/Wiat7yXzZoI/AAAAAAAAKxU/4Baju0lQCAgyuS3rjmhVCVoMyRjfzHMsQCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B26.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />I've been finding so many wonderful goodies at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Taylorantiquemall/" target="_blank">Taylor Antique Mall</a>&nbsp;where I have a booth...like this charming old medicine cabinet. It fits perfectly in this little space next to the front door and even the littlest bit of extra storage is always helpful.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ca7WWlHsWtY/WiYO7y8LwoI/AAAAAAAAKuQ/Zpu4AMke4-8pD7gezllhIOu3RSM7C1yaQCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ca7WWlHsWtY/WiYO7y8LwoI/AAAAAAAAKuQ/Zpu4AMke4-8pD7gezllhIOu3RSM7C1yaQCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oNxu2GIDSCs/WilPyZAGsxI/AAAAAAAAKyI/nttMyhH1UlIHE8axuZv2y0lZxrnGbtE3ACLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oNxu2GIDSCs/WilPyZAGsxI/AAAAAAAAKyI/nttMyhH1UlIHE8axuZv2y0lZxrnGbtE3ACLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B31.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j1H2r2rbl80/WiYThiIwAYI/AAAAAAAAKvU/WguUu43HQSEky70NV6IfS31VMfKiwK6SwCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j1H2r2rbl80/WiYThiIwAYI/AAAAAAAAKvU/WguUu43HQSEky70NV6IfS31VMfKiwK6SwCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />In the family room I hung an old mirror I found at Taylor Antique Mall above the mantel to make the room seem a bit bigger and to catch the reflection of the Christmas tree lights.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BAiyHHP06r0/WiyYVT1ecgI/AAAAAAAAKz0/bqJDdL8r7Eg3CxpXnaQaKjjQ6OfLQqOhQCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BAiyHHP06r0/WiyYVT1ecgI/AAAAAAAAKz0/bqJDdL8r7Eg3CxpXnaQaKjjQ6OfLQqOhQCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B40.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bvWEqoiv5-M/WiajIxZbhqI/AAAAAAAAKww/5WGQfzBbx8YqKxtZ2uBm4OsgLXMTqAu3QCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2B2017%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bvWEqoiv5-M/WiajIxZbhqI/AAAAAAAAKww/5WGQfzBbx8YqKxtZ2uBm4OsgLXMTqAu3QCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2B2017%2B5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />I hope you have enjoyed seeing a bit of our farmhouse this Christmas...make sure to keep checking back as I will be adding to this post as I get more of it decorated. We have been working day and night to get our master bedroom finished and I will be doing a post with lots of the details soon! Also I have been trying to keep my Etsy shop stocked with lots of my hand made items so keep your eye on it if you are looking for some unique items to buy others or to ask Santa for! In the meantime stay cozy friends!Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-62715984103596369052017-11-30T20:31:00.000-08:002017-11-30T20:31:02.488-08:00Farmhouse Inspiration ~ A Touch of Red Well it's that time of year...time to stay inside and snuggle up with a warm quilt! This Farmhouse Inspiration post is all about adding a little touch of red. I like doing so with antique white linens that have a little bit of red in them combined with simple white ironstone and red berries or stems.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YzA8GWnqbm4/WiC_L5ifvvI/AAAAAAAAKrQ/zlheZp2bun8VCXENk5PGO8jZL_zaNdk6QCKgBGAs/s1600/Porch%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YzA8GWnqbm4/WiC_L5ifvvI/AAAAAAAAKrQ/zlheZp2bun8VCXENk5PGO8jZL_zaNdk6QCKgBGAs/s640/Porch%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />When the outside is white with snow I love the cozy feel a touch of red can make with all of the whites inside.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Rdzpaqayhw/WiC9ylnNZXI/AAAAAAAAKrE/XcImxkWQklsYVa2cW065jBXGH0lv3s6kQCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Rdzpaqayhw/WiC9ylnNZXI/AAAAAAAAKrE/XcImxkWQklsYVa2cW065jBXGH0lv3s6kQCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-opwWV7vHhms/WiDGizFtqcI/AAAAAAAAKsA/IpeTQT4_w4QSSLS7R7BeYrR1c7hvP7BwwCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-opwWV7vHhms/WiDGizFtqcI/AAAAAAAAKsA/IpeTQT4_w4QSSLS7R7BeYrR1c7hvP7BwwCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hFcajJxayJQ/WiC_jux6zbI/AAAAAAAAKrU/bAMr5Zbfo0AFbeWtW9IWEnNP0cwIRvS_gCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hFcajJxayJQ/WiC_jux6zbI/AAAAAAAAKrU/bAMr5Zbfo0AFbeWtW9IWEnNP0cwIRvS_gCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B6.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g_Ez794Piiw/WiC_qxlMieI/AAAAAAAAKrc/1iK6bsfLxPAsr_UbaJnY60G6n21OASzMgCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g_Ez794Piiw/WiC_qxlMieI/AAAAAAAAKrc/1iK6bsfLxPAsr_UbaJnY60G6n21OASzMgCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EIsbr7H8UZo/WiDPoQAeUzI/AAAAAAAAKsU/qR4PWrwTkWULp0OZcdY9qFZuO4MuX2iEgCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EIsbr7H8UZo/WiDPoQAeUzI/AAAAAAAAKsU/qR4PWrwTkWULp0OZcdY9qFZuO4MuX2iEgCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B13.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />This vintage bucket with red berry stems is headed to my booth at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Taylorantiquemall/" target="_blank">Taylor Antique Mall</a>&nbsp;for the Christmas Open House this weekend! I can't begin to tell you guys how much fun it is having a booth...I love having a little space to continuously tweak and make pretty. However, it makes me long to have my own shop even more...I just love the art of display and I have so many ideas and I have so much inventory...its taking over the house and garage!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Or2zONvVsKc/WiDRLAiNymI/AAAAAAAAKsg/bBeiHVX84AQ7mMW1_01WvAvKR9OIQrS5wCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Or2zONvVsKc/WiDRLAiNymI/AAAAAAAAKsg/bBeiHVX84AQ7mMW1_01WvAvKR9OIQrS5wCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Or2zONvVsKc/WiDRLAiNymI/AAAAAAAAKsg/IVWsk3-4G4kcVW-iDjqfJpu8fEk_OstawCEwYBhgL/s1600/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Or2zONvVsKc/WiDRLAiNymI/AAAAAAAAKsg/IVWsk3-4G4kcVW-iDjqfJpu8fEk_OstawCEwYBhgL/s640/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />I've been sewing like crazy trying to keep my&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FarmhouseSupply" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a>&nbsp;stocked with the linen and ticking pillows that I make...I think the red ones are just perfect for this time of year.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ny5cqSIgoY0/WiDUMSsZeJI/AAAAAAAAKss/fowRl-YnJPYpGi6c7ksfy--VszsqLydwwCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ny5cqSIgoY0/WiDUMSsZeJI/AAAAAAAAKss/fowRl-YnJPYpGi6c7ksfy--VszsqLydwwCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0WTQB2hdG6U/WiDFP76Yi3I/AAAAAAAAKr0/Y0KLYL_LvWs_-OhOM7CqmaO74WMQzsA5wCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0WTQB2hdG6U/WiDFP76Yi3I/AAAAAAAAKr0/Y0KLYL_LvWs_-OhOM7CqmaO74WMQzsA5wCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T202J-1Q3aI/WiDEFxP3CNI/AAAAAAAAKro/znh7D_XLZwAfJLY-y6rdavG2NY3Kdze7ACLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T202J-1Q3aI/WiDEFxP3CNI/AAAAAAAAKro/znh7D_XLZwAfJLY-y6rdavG2NY3Kdze7ACLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2BBeginnings%2B10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />I have started decorating some of the house for Christmas, it is proving a challenge this year with all of the work we have going on with the master bedroom renovations. All of the stuff that was upstairs is downstairs right now until we have our bedroom done. Plus we have some new pieces for the bedroom that have to be downstairs until the upstairs is ready.&nbsp; I am in the process of painting the ship lap we are using for the ceiling (like we did in the family room) and there are about a hundred boards and because they are so long the only place I have to paint them is the dining room table...so....that is kind of hard to decorate around!! You guys know me though, I always have to have some areas pretty and I can't wait to share with you guys what I have decorated and also some new pieces of furniture that I am super excited about! So until next time friends and happy December!<br /><br />Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174842408727603537.post-63216358179529930272017-11-02T19:38:00.000-07:002017-11-02T20:06:45.916-07:00November Mantel and A New Chair <br />Well it is hard to believe that it is November already, most of the leaves have fallen off of our trees and the weather has turned cold&nbsp; (later than normal this year though so I can't complain). After taking down all of the Halloween decorations yesterday I did some major cleaning in the kitchen and family room and decorated the mantel for late fall/Thanksgiving. Although I have begun to think about Christmas decor and have a growing pile of new purchases I always wait till after Thanksgiving to truly decorate.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLAAhhdhQL8/WfvCkWPDX9I/AAAAAAAAKmw/CiSE7y9GWOc4MVVEDZnfIh4QISZXZr6cACLcBGAs/s1600/November%2BMantel%2B1%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLAAhhdhQL8/WfvCkWPDX9I/AAAAAAAAKmw/CiSE7y9GWOc4MVVEDZnfIh4QISZXZr6cACLcBGAs/s640/November%2BMantel%2B1%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kNVLdHgKGnE/WfvDnNyQVZI/AAAAAAAAKm8/K8LbD-TGpuIFZGPYEvQeoVwcCnEboXhyQCLcBGAs/s1600/November%2BMantel%2B14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kNVLdHgKGnE/WfvDnNyQVZI/AAAAAAAAKm8/K8LbD-TGpuIFZGPYEvQeoVwcCnEboXhyQCLcBGAs/s640/November%2BMantel%2B14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z7PVMYcxJUI/WfvdLYrmObI/AAAAAAAAKo8/Uevt9Yu9aAsp-lwgbs4UIW69os5CMUoVgCLcBGAs/s1600/November%2BMantel%2B18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z7PVMYcxJUI/WfvdLYrmObI/AAAAAAAAKo8/Uevt9Yu9aAsp-lwgbs4UIW69os5CMUoVgCLcBGAs/s640/November%2BMantel%2B18.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wrZ6b45hpEs/WfvIE_tAXuI/AAAAAAAAKnc/hRFPeNC2maAyBYcZYdS1yfpPIpzwS1tXgCEwYBhgL/s1600/November%2BMantel%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wrZ6b45hpEs/WfvIE_tAXuI/AAAAAAAAKnc/hRFPeNC2maAyBYcZYdS1yfpPIpzwS1tXgCEwYBhgL/s640/November%2BMantel%2B5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />You probably noticed that we have a new chair by the fireplace. A friend of my mom's gave it to me and although it was beautifully slipcovered in a floral print it just wasn't my style. After contemplating where to put it in the house I remembered late one evening that I had bought a Sure Fit slipcover at Target on clearance for $15 a couple of months back. I had never even looked at it but just bought it because it was white and threw it in my slipcover bin and forgot about it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KEFhvddJYjE/WfvFLK1ZKkI/AAAAAAAAKnI/kGd0nIJShLI7TtQHZM_szekO-EB_e3-6QCLcBGAs/s1600/November%2BMantel%2B15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KEFhvddJYjE/WfvFLK1ZKkI/AAAAAAAAKnI/kGd0nIJShLI7TtQHZM_szekO-EB_e3-6QCLcBGAs/s640/November%2BMantel%2B15.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />Once I remembered that I had bought it I couldn't get it on the chair fast enough to see if it would fit and it did! I was giddy (yes these are the things in life that make me excited what can I say?) with excitement because it was such a coincidence that it actually fit!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ejkgG68yXkU/WfvI0gcnvOI/AAAAAAAAKnk/wqO8JUHjD_kKZSd-RimoDZTFoSxqAuV7QCLcBGAs/s1600/November%2BMantel%2B9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ejkgG68yXkU/WfvI0gcnvOI/AAAAAAAAKnk/wqO8JUHjD_kKZSd-RimoDZTFoSxqAuV7QCLcBGAs/s640/November%2BMantel%2B9.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6cn_uOwRR8I/WfvI-NomZCI/AAAAAAAAKno/cQKzxoOyLW4Ujfd_U2nm3sKZAva3pQF9wCLcBGAs/s1600/November%2BMantel%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6cn_uOwRR8I/WfvI-NomZCI/AAAAAAAAKno/cQKzxoOyLW4Ujfd_U2nm3sKZAva3pQF9wCLcBGAs/s640/November%2BMantel%2B11.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I mean I had to do some tucking but I like the loose sloppy look so that is fine with me and the wings fit perfectly and that is usually the hardest part to match. I washed it before putting it on for good and it turned super soft and almost muslin like.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P-AVGNxvd1I/WfvI_9GfPuI/AAAAAAAAKns/JRa0M1Gmg3InilSuQbcnDMBKC8GmTBbVwCLcBGAs/s1600/November%2BMantel%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P-AVGNxvd1I/WfvI_9GfPuI/AAAAAAAAKns/JRa0M1Gmg3InilSuQbcnDMBKC8GmTBbVwCLcBGAs/s640/November%2BMantel%2B10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rxhDbNb0wgU/WfvJB1WroBI/AAAAAAAAKnw/pS_3gYgkqy8UQpPi5-WMCZI4iAUrhUwMgCLcBGAs/s1600/November%2BMantel%2B12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rxhDbNb0wgU/WfvJB1WroBI/AAAAAAAAKnw/pS_3gYgkqy8UQpPi5-WMCZI4iAUrhUwMgCLcBGAs/s640/November%2BMantel%2B12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NheTLOWCffQ/WfvJc4PVRvI/AAAAAAAAKn4/kdNoTB_ispQFelx48RV_j9hBGTUMHcnYQCLcBGAs/s1600/November%2BMantel%2B7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NheTLOWCffQ/WfvJc4PVRvI/AAAAAAAAKn4/kdNoTB_ispQFelx48RV_j9hBGTUMHcnYQCLcBGAs/s640/November%2BMantel%2B7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So now we have a comfy chair to sit in by the fire.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3cE3TdWpD8/WfvKSwoRORI/AAAAAAAAKoQ/TqrsnFmt480GyZkNC_bwlL9VZCloZsXxQCLcBGAs/s1600/November%2BMantel%2B2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3cE3TdWpD8/WfvKSwoRORI/AAAAAAAAKoQ/TqrsnFmt480GyZkNC_bwlL9VZCloZsXxQCLcBGAs/s640/November%2BMantel%2B2.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Keeping the mantel neutral but also reflective of the time of year I used pine cones that fall from our pine trees mixed with my favorite creamy white ironstone pitchers...a perfect combination if you ask me.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7HTcRvisRwQ/WfvY3GHzZuI/AAAAAAAAKow/JfQdJRRHnrwAdLD2sqKHgww4O7w_89FAACLcBGAs/s1600/November%2BMantel%2B17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7HTcRvisRwQ/WfvY3GHzZuI/AAAAAAAAKow/JfQdJRRHnrwAdLD2sqKHgww4O7w_89FAACLcBGAs/s640/November%2BMantel%2B17.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yg9OUhSE2R0/WfvRyXvoBWI/AAAAAAAAKog/PBIE1Rz-lmUdsc1DrlxI_-0goLimZqlJACLcBGAs/s1600/November%2BMantel%2B16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yg9OUhSE2R0/WfvRyXvoBWI/AAAAAAAAKog/PBIE1Rz-lmUdsc1DrlxI_-0goLimZqlJACLcBGAs/s640/November%2BMantel%2B16.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I'm hoping to get a blog post up soon that shows the dining room that I have never really truly revealed to you guys in its entirety. Now that I am done with antique shows for a couple of months it is back to being a true dining room and not my workshop! Better get some pictures of it before it is back to workshop mode!<br /><br /><br />Thank you guys for stopping by and until next time take care!Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026092442244348923noreply@blogger.com9